Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention discloses a laundry treatment apparatus. The laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a cabinet; a laundry treatment unit; the drum is arranged in the box body and is used for accommodating clothes; the box body comprises a front panel which forms the front surface of the box body; the top panel forms the top surface of the box body; the top panel comprises a top surface part defining the top surface; the top surface portion is disposed at a position higher than an upper end of the front panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothes processing device, in particular to a clothes processing device comprising a top panel forming the top surface of a box body. Background Art

[0002] A laundry processing device is a device that puts laundry such as clothes and bedding into a drum and performs necessary processing on the laundry, for example, removing contamination from the laundry or drying the laundry.

[0003] When the clothes treating device is configured to remove contamination from laundry, the clothes treating device can perform processes such as washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying. Based on the way the laundry is put into the drum, the clothes treating device can be divided into top loading and front loading types.

[0004] The clothes treating device may include: a housing forming an exterior; an outer tub accommodated in the housing; a drum rotatably installed in the outer tub, into which laundry is put; and a detergent supply device supplying detergent to the inside of the drum.

[0005] In a state where wash water is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, if the drum is rotated by a motor, dirt on the laundry may be removed by friction between the laundry, the drum and the wash water.

[0006] The detergent supply device has a detergent supply function to improve the washing effect. Here, the detergent refers to a substance that improves the washing effect, such as a fiber detergent, a fiber softener, and a fiber bleach. The detergent can be a powder (powder) form of detergent or a liquid (liquid phase) form of detergent.

[0007] On the other hand, in the case where the laundry treating apparatus is configured to dry laundry, the laundry treating apparatus may provide dry air to the laundry to remove moisture from the laundry.

[0008] The clothes treating device may include a housing, a drum rotatably disposed inside the housing, and a heating means for heating or drying air provided to the laundry.

[0009] By supplying dry air to the laundry contained in the drum, moisture in the laundry is evaporated and removed by the dry air, thereby removing moisture from the laundry.

[0010] On the other hand, the Korean related document KR10-2007-0067466A1 shows a clothes processing device having a plurality of processing devices, that is, the clothes processing device further comprises: a basic processing device including a housing; and an additional processing device located outside the basic processing device.

[0011] In order to improve the convenience of using the clothing treatment device, a plurality of treatment devices distinguished from each other can be configured together in a stacking structure or the like and provided to the user, and the user can use each of the plurality of treatment devices according to the usage conditions.

[0012] On the other hand, KR10-2006-0032326A1 discloses a clothes treating device including a top panel. The top panel forms the top surface of the housing and can be combined and fixed to the housing except for the top panel.

[0013] However, the top panel of the related art is formed as a two-dimensional plate without a sense of thickness, so the appearance of the laundry treating apparatus may be reduced, and the outer finishing of the laundry treating apparatus is difficult to achieve perfectly.

[0014] In addition, the coupling means of the top panel may be exposed to the outside, and thus the durability of the coupling means may be reduced or damaged, and the appearance of the product may be reduced in terms of appearance recognized by the user.

[0015] In addition, as mentioned above, even when the box is stacked above the additional processing device, it is important to use the top panel to improve the external finishing level of the product, and it is also important to have a stable connection structure with the front panel and side panels.

[0016] On the other hand, related literature discloses a structure in which a top panel is fixed to a side panel or the like by bolts. When accessing the interior of the housing is desired for inspection or repair of the laundry processing device, it may be troublesome to separate the top panel of such a bolted structure from the housing.

[0017] Furthermore, in order to stably fix the top panel to the box body, it is necessary to ensure fixing force not only in the length direction of the box body but also in the width direction and the height direction. Having separate combining structures and fixing structures in each direction may be inefficient.

[0018] Therefore, an important issue in this technical field is to develop a box structure that can utilize a top panel to improve the appearance of the box, and the top panel can be easily combined and separated from the box, and can achieve stable combination and fixation of the top panel, and can effectively provide fixing force in various directions. Summary of the invention

[0019] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0020] Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing a laundry treating apparatus that can utilize a top panel to effectively improve the finish of a product.

[0021] In addition, embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing a clothes treating apparatus that can utilize the three-dimensional structure of a top panel to improve the appearance finish of a product and improve structural stability.

[0022] In addition, the embodiments of the present invention are intended to provide a clothes treating device that can improve the bonding force and fixing force between the cabinet and the top panel.

[0023] In addition, embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing a method that can be improved to facilitate the bonding and separation processes of the top panels.

[0024] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention is intended to provide a clothes treating device having a plurality of treating devices to improve the convenience of use.

[0025] Technical solutions to the problem

[0026] In a laundry processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes a support surface for supporting the top panel upward, and a groove forming portion is provided on the support surface. The groove forming portion forms an insertion groove that is open in a direction parallel to the support surface.

[0027] The top panel slides on the support surface so that a portion of the top panel is inserted into the insertion groove, thereby limiting the top panel from being disengaged upward. Furthermore, since the top panel is inserted into the insertion groove, not only the upward movement of the top panel can be limited, but also the forward movement and the lateral movement of the top panel can be limited.

[0028] The top panel may include a side end bent portion, an open portion in which the groove forming portion can move is provided at the side end bent portion, and an insertion portion for being inserted into the insertion groove may be formed at one end of the open portion.

[0029] The top panel can slide forward on the support surface and be combined with the box body, and the handle part for moving the box body is combined with the rear side of the top panel and the rear panel, thereby completely preventing the top panel from being separated and ensuring sufficient fixing force in various directions.

[0030] Furthermore, the top panel can slide forward and move to the combined position, and the top panel moved to the combined position can press the cover panel located in front of it forward, so that the combination of the plurality of components can be realized in a linked manner.

[0031] On the other hand, a laundry processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing; and a drum, which is arranged inside the housing and contains laundry. The housing comprises: a front panel, which forms the front of the housing; and a top panel, which forms the top surface of the housing.

[0032] The top panel includes a top surface portion defining the top surface, and the top surface portion is arranged at a higher position than an upper end of the front panel.

[0033] The box body further includes side panels forming side surfaces of the box body, and the top surface portion may be arranged at a higher position than the side panels.

[0034] An upper end of the front panel may be arranged at a higher position than upper ends of the side panels, and may be located in front of the top panel.

[0035] The top panel includes side end bent portions extending downward from both side ends of the top surface portion, respectively, and the side end bent portions may be supported on the side panels.

[0036] The front panel includes a front portion forming the front of the box body and an upper end curved portion extending rearward from an upper end of the front portion, and the top surface portion of the top panel may be located above the upper end curved portion.

[0037] The box body further includes a cover panel, which is arranged above the upper end curved portion and covers at least a portion of the upper end curved portion from the outside, and the top surface portion may be arranged aligned with the cover panel.

[0038] The top panel includes a front end bent portion extending downward from a front end of the top surface portion, and the upper end bent portion and the cover panel may be arranged in front of the front end bent portion.

[0039] The top panel includes a top panel space defined below the top surface portion, and an upper end of the front panel may be disposed in front of the top panel space.

[0040] The top panel includes a plurality of curved portions extending downward from the top surface portion, and the top panel space may be surrounded by the plurality of curved portions and open downward.

[0041] The box body further includes a cover panel disposed above the front panel, and at least a portion of the cover panel can protrude rearward and be inserted into the top panel space.

[0042] The box body further includes a support surface located below the top panel and supporting the top panel, and side end bent portions of the top panel respectively extending downward from both side ends of the top surface portion may be arranged above the support surface.

[0043] The side end bent portion includes a first bent portion extending downward from the top surface portion and a second bent portion extending from the first bent portion toward the inner side of the box body, and the second bent portion may be supported by the support surface.

[0044] The box body also includes a groove forming portion, which is arranged on the support surface and forms an insertion groove open in a direction parallel to the support surface. The top panel slides on the support surface in a direction parallel to the support surface, and a part of the top panel is inserted into the insertion groove, thereby limiting the upward movement of the top panel.

[0045] The box body further includes side panels respectively arranged at both sides of the lateral direction, the side panels include side portions forming the side surfaces of the box body, and the support surface may extend from the upper ends of the side portions toward the interior of the box body.

[0046] The groove forming portion may include: a groove protrusion protruding upward from the support surface; and an enlarged diameter portion located above the groove protrusion and having a larger diameter than the groove protrusion. The insertion groove may be formed between the enlarged diameter portion and the support surface.

[0047] The top panel includes an insertion portion inserted into the insertion groove, and the top panel slides from a predetermined position to a combined position on the support surface. At the predetermined position of the top panel, the insertion portion can be separated from the insertion groove, and at the combined position of the top panel, the insertion portion can be inserted into the insertion groove.

[0048] The top panel includes: a top surface portion forming the top surface of the box body; a first curved portion extending downward from the top surface portion; and a second curved portion extending from the first curved portion toward the inside of the box body in parallel with the support surface; the second curved portion includes the insertion portion and is supported by the support surface.

[0049] The second curved portion includes an open portion, which extends along the sliding direction of the top panel and accommodates the groove forming portion. At the predetermined position, the width of the portion of the open portion where the groove forming portion is located can be greater than the maximum diameter of the groove forming portion, and at the combined position, the width of the portion of the open portion where the groove forming portion is located can be smaller than the maximum diameter of the groove forming portion.

[0050] The housing also includes a rear panel, and the laundry processing device also includes a top panel fixing component, which is combined with the rear panel to be located behind the top panel when the insertion portion is inserted into the insertion groove, and the rear movement of the top panel can be limited by the top panel fixing component.

[0051] The insertion portion includes a receiving groove for receiving at least a portion of the groove protrusion, and the top panel slides along a first direction parallel to the supporting surface so that at least a portion of the groove protrusion is received in the receiving groove, thereby limiting the movement of the groove protrusion in a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0052] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention may include: a box; a drum, which is arranged inside the box and accommodates clothes; and an additional processing device, including an additional box and an additional drum, wherein the additional box supports the box below the box, and the additional drum is arranged inside the additional box and accommodates clothes.

[0053] The box body includes: a front panel, which forms the front side of the box body above the additional box body; and a top panel, which forms the top surface of the box body; the top panel includes a top surface portion defining the top surface, and the top surface portion can be configured at a position higher than the upper end of the front panel.

[0054] Effects of the Invention

[0055] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of effectively improving product finish by using a top panel.

[0056] In addition, the embodiments of the present invention may provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of improving the appearance finish of a product and improving structural stability by utilizing the three-dimensional structure of a top panel.

[0057] In addition, the embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothes treating device capable of improving the combining force and fixing force between the cabinet and the top panel.

[0058] In addition, embodiments of the present invention may provide a method that can be improved to facilitate the bonding and separation processes of the top panels.

[0059] In addition, the embodiments of the present invention may provide a clothes treating apparatus having a plurality of treating devices to improve the convenience of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0060] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of a clothes treating apparatus capable of performing a washing process of clothes according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of a clothes treating apparatus capable of performing a drying process for clothes according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 4This is a perspective view of a clothes treating device including an additional treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front.

[0064] Figure 5 It is a side view of a clothes treating device including an additional treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a clothes treating device including an additional treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

[0066] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a top panel assembly method of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Figure 8 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a cover panel disposed above a front panel of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] Fig. 9 1 is a top view of a cover panel of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Fig.10 1 is a rear view of a cover panel of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Fig.11 This is a three-dimensional view of a cover panel of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0071] Fig.12 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a cross section of a cover panel coupled to a front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Fig.13 It is a cross-sectional view of a cover panel combined with a front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Fig.14 The cross-section of a cover panel combined with a front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention is viewed from below.

[0074] Fig.15 1 is a diagram showing a combined structure of a cover panel and a top panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Fig.16 This is a diagram showing a state where a top panel is separated from a box body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Fig.17 It is a diagram showing a groove forming portion provided on a supporting surface of a box body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Fig.18 It is a cross-sectional view of a groove forming portion provided on a supporting surface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Fig.19 It is a diagram showing a state where a support surface and a side panel are connected according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Fig. 20 This is a diagram showing a state in which a reinforcement frame is provided and a groove forming portion is provided on a support surface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] Fig.21 This is a rear view of a top panel according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0081] Fig. 22 This is a diagram showing an opening portion provided on a top panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] Fig.23 This is a diagram showing that an open portion and a groove forming portion are located at predetermined positions on a top plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] Fig.24 This is a diagram showing the joint position of the open portion and the groove forming portion in the top plate according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] Fig.25 This is a diagram showing a state in which an insertion portion of a top panel according to an embodiment of the present invention is inserted into an insertion groove of a groove forming portion.

[0085] Fig.26 This is a diagram showing the position of a handle portion coupled to the rear of a top panel according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] Fig. 27 This is a three-dimensional view of the handle portion of the box body according to one embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear.

[0087] Fig.28 It is a cross-sectional view of a handle portion combined with a box body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] Fig.29 1 is a perspective view showing a handle portion separated from a box body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] Fig.30 FIG. 1 is a rear view showing a handle portion of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0090] Fig.31 1 is a front view showing a handle portion of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] Fig.32 The figure shows a state where the upper part and the lower part of the handle part connected to the box body according to one embodiment of the present invention are separated.

[0092] Fig.33 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a handle portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] Fig.34 FIG. 1 is a top view of the lower portion of a handle according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0094] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention.

[0095] However, the present invention can be implemented in various different ways and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, in order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted in the drawings, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0096] In this specification, repeated description of the same components will be omitted.

[0097] In addition, in this specification, when it is mentioned that a certain component is "connected" or "linked" to another component, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or directly linked to another component, or other components may exist between them. On the contrary, in this specification, when it is mentioned that a certain component is "directly connected" or "directly linked" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components between them.

[0098] In addition, the terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0099] In addition, in the present specification, an expression in the singular may include an expression in the plural unless clearly stated otherwise in the context.

[0100] In addition, in this specification, it should be understood that terms such as "including" or "having" are only intended to explain the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, parts or their combinations described in the specification, and cannot preclude the existence or possibility of increasing one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, parts or their combinations.

[0101] In addition, in this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of the described plural contents or one of the described plural contents. In this specification, "A or B" may include "A", "B" or "A and B".

[0102] An embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. For reference, in each of the drawings, when necessary, the X direction, Y direction, and Z direction are marked. Unless otherwise specified, the X direction corresponds to the length direction or the front-to-back direction of the box 10 described later as a reference, the Y direction corresponds to the side direction or the width direction of the box 10, and the Z direction corresponds to the height direction or the up-down direction of the box 10.

[0103] Figure 1 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a clothes treating device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 , an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 10. The housing 10 may form the appearance of the laundry processing device 1, and may have a space for internally accommodating various components.

[0104] The box 10 may include a plurality of panels. For example, the box 10 may include: a front panel 20, forming the front of the box 10; a rear panel 50, forming the back; a side panel 30, forming the side; a top panel 40, forming the top surface; and a bottom panel or base portion, forming the bottom surface. The side panel 30 may include a first side panel 38 on one side and a second side panel 39 on the other side.

[0105] The box body 10 may include a clothing opening 28 for putting clothing inside. The user can put clothing into the box body 10 through the clothing opening 28. The box body 10 may be provided with a clothing door 29 for opening and closing the clothing opening 28. The clothing door 29 is rotatably coupled to the box body 10, and the opening and closing of the clothing opening 28 can be determined according to the rotation state.

[0106] On the other hand, Figure 2 Schematically shows the interior of a laundry treatment device 1 capable of performing a laundry washing process according to an embodiment of the present invention. The laundry washing process may refer to a process of removing pollutants from the laundry using water and detergent.

[0107] That is, the laundry processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a washing machine capable of performing a laundry washing process. Specifically, in an embodiment of the present invention, a drum 60 and an outer tub 65 may be disposed inside the housing 10 .

[0108] The outer tub 65 may be disposed inside the housing 10 and contain water. The outer tub 65 may include an outer tub 65 opening opened to the laundry opening 28 of the housing 10. The laundry thrown in through the laundry opening 28 may be thrown into the inner part of the outer tub 65 through the outer tub 65 opening.

[0109] The drum 60 may be disposed inside the outer tub 65 and contain laundry. The drum 60 may include a drum 60 opening open to the laundry opening 28 and the outer tub 65 opening. The laundry that has passed through the laundry opening 28 and the outer tub 65 opening may be put into the drum 60 through the drum 60 opening and be contained.

[0110] The drum 60 may be rotatably disposed inside the outer tub 65. The drum 60 may be connected to a driving unit 70 to receive a rotational force. The rotation axis of the drum 60 may be generally toward the clothing opening 28, and the driving unit 70 may be fixedly coupled to the outer tub 65 or the housing 10, and the driving unit 70 may be connected to the drum 60 to provide a rotational force.

[0111] A plurality of holes may be formed on the outer circumference of the drum 60. Thus, water contained in the outer tub 65 may flow into the inside of the drum 60 through the holes formed on the outer circumference of the drum 60. The drum 60 with water and clothes inside may be rotated by the driving unit 70 to perform a washing process of the clothes.

[0112] An embodiment of the present invention may include a detergent supply unit 72. The detergent supply unit 72 stores detergent and can supply detergent to the inside of the outer tub 65 when the laundry washing process requires it.

[0113] An embodiment of the present invention may include a water supply unit 74. The water supply unit 74 is connected to an external water supply source and may include a water supply valve and a water supply hose, etc. The water supply unit 74 may be connected to the detergent supply unit 72 to supply water to the inside of the outer tub 65 through the detergent supply unit 72, or may be directly connected to the outer tub 65 to supply water to the inside of the outer tub 65.

[0114] An embodiment of the present invention may include a drain portion 76. As required, the drain portion 76 may include a drain pump and a drain hose, etc. The drain portion 76 may be connected to the outer tub 65 to drain the water contained in the outer tub 65 to the outside of the housing 10.

[0115] On the other hand, Figure 3 1 shows a clothes treating device 1 capable of performing a clothes drying process according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, the clothes treating device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention can also be configured as a dryer type capable of performing a clothes drying process.

[0116] Specifically, an embodiment of the present invention may include an air supply unit 80 for supplying air for a drying process to the inside of the drum 60 containing the clothes. The air supply unit 80 may also be configured to heat the air inside the drum 60, or to supply the air to the inside of the drum 60 by heating the air flowing in from the outside of the cabinet 10, or to heat the air in the circulation path connected to the drum 60.

[0117] exist Figure 32 shows an air supply unit 80 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the air supply unit 80 includes a circulation flow path connected to the inside of the drum 60 and through which air circulates, but is not limited thereto.

[0118] In addition, the air supply part 80 including the circulation flow path may further include a heat pump system for dehumidifying or heating the air exhausted from the drum 60. A condenser or an evaporator of the heat pump system may be exposed to the circulation flow path to perform dehumidification or heating of the air.

[0119] However, an embodiment of the present invention is not necessarily configured to perform only one of the washing process or the drying process of the clothes, and can also be configured to perform the washing process and the drying process at the same time as needed. For example, an embodiment of the present invention can also have a detergent supply unit 72 and an air supply unit 80 as needed.

[0120] On the other hand, Figure 4 1 shows a clothes processing device 1 including an additional processing device 90 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition to the aforementioned housing 10 and its internal structure, an embodiment of the present invention may include an additional processing device 90 as needed, and the additional processing device 90 may include an additional housing 95 and an additional drum 99, etc.

[0121] When the additional processing device 90 is included, for convenience of explanation, the processing device including the aforementioned housing 10 and its internal configuration may be defined as a basic processing device.

[0122] That is, one embodiment of the present invention may include a basic processing device and an additional processing device 90 that independently perform the processing process of clothes. The basic processing device includes the aforementioned box 10 and drum 60, etc., and the additional processing device 90 may include an additional box 95 and an additional drum 99, etc. that are different from the basic processing device.

[0123] The basic processing device and the additional processing device 90 can be arranged adjacent to each other to improve usability. Figure 4 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention may be provided in the form of a basic processing device and an additional processing device 90 stacked on each other in an up-and-down direction.

[0124] Reference Figure 4 , the basic processing device can be placed above the additional processing device 90. However, as needed, the additional processing device 90 can also be placed above the basic processing device.

[0125] When the basic processing device is placed above the additional processing device 90, the additional housing 95 of the additional processing device 90 can support the housing 10 below the housing 10 of the basic processing device. In this case, an embodiment of the present invention may include a control panel 85 capable of controlling the operations of the basic processing device and the additional processing device 90 at the same time.

[0126] The control panel 85 can be configured in various shapes and positions. Figure 4 FIG. 4 shows a control panel 85 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is disposed between the front panel 20 of the housing 10 and the additional front panel 20 of the additional housing 95 .

[0127] exist Figure 5 FIG. 1 shows a side view of a clothes processing device 1 including an additional processing device 90 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 The drum 60 of the basic processing device, the additional outer tub 97 and the additional drum 99 of the additional processing device 90 are shown by dotted lines.

[0128] Reference Figure 5 In one embodiment of the present invention, the basic processing device and the additional processing device 90 are respectively configured to be able to execute clothing processing processes, and can provide various clothing processing processes to the user.

[0129] For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the basic treatment device may include a drum 60 and an air supply unit 80, which can perform a drying process for clothes, and the additional treatment device 90 may include an additional drum 99 and an additional outer tub 97, which can perform a washing process for clothes.

[0130] However, an embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. The basic processing device can be set to process either the drying process or the washing process of the clothes, or can be set to process both the drying process and the washing process of the clothes. The additional processing device 90 can be set to process either the drying process or the washing process of the clothes, or can be set to process both the drying process and the washing process of the clothes.

[0131] On the other hand, Figure 6 2 is a perspective view of a laundry processing device 1 including an additional processing device 90 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. In an embodiment of the present invention, the housing 10 and the additional housing 95 can be connected to each other at the back by using a rear bracket.

[0132] In addition, the housing 10 of the basic processing device disposed above the additional processing device 90 may be provided with a handle 300 that can be grasped by a user to facilitate movement of the housing 10 , and the handle 300 may be located at the rear side of the housing 10 .

[0133] In addition, the handle portion 300 is combined with the top panel 40 and the rear panel 50, and can be provided to be separable into an upper portion 310 combined with the top panel 40 and a lower portion 350 combined with the rear panel 50, so as to facilitate the separation of the top panel 40 for maintenance management of the basic processing device, etc. The handle portion 300 will be described in detail later.

[0134] On the other hand, Figure 7 FIG. 1 schematically shows the sliding movement of the top panel 40 of the box 10 of the laundry treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 The state where the top panel 40 is completely connected is shown in FIG.

[0135] In addition, Figure 7 and Figure 8 FIG. 1 shows a cover panel 100 of a box body 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 and Figure 8 , illustrating a cover panel 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0136] First, as mentioned above, an embodiment of the present invention may include a housing 10 and a drum 60. The housing 10 may include a front panel 20 and a top panel 40, and the drum 60 may be disposed inside the housing 10 and contain clothes.

[0137] The cover panel 100 may be disposed above the front panel 20. The cover panel 100 may be combined with the front panel 20 and cover the front panel 20 to shield a portion of the front panel 20 from the outside. For example, a portion of the front panel 20 adjacent to other components such as the top panel 40 may be folded or opened, and a gap or play that exposes the inside of the box body 10 may be generated in the portion facing the top panel 40 due to tolerances.

[0138] The situation where the folded portion, opening, gap, etc. of the top panel 40 are exposed to the outside not only reduces the appearance of the product, but also may cause danger in use and may also form a path for foreign matter to penetrate into the interior of the box body 10.

[0139] Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the cover panel 100 covers the upper end side of the front panel 20 where the front panel 20 and the top panel 40 are adjacently arranged, so that the folded portion or the gap of the top panel 40 can be effectively shielded from the outside.

[0140] exist Figure 8 4 shows a cover panel 100 that is disposed above the front panel 20 and shields the top surface of the front panel 20 and the connection portion between the front panel 20 and the top panel 40 from the outside according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0141] The front panel 20 may include a front portion 21 and an upper end curved portion 22. The front portion 21 may form the front of the box body 10, and the upper end curved portion 22 is located behind the upper end of the front portion 21 and may be connected to the upper end of the front portion 21.

[0142] The front portion 21 may be disposed substantially perpendicular to the ground and facing the user. The aforementioned clothing opening 28 and clothing door 29 may be disposed on the front portion 21 of the front panel 20 as required.

[0143] The front panel 20 may be manufactured through a plurality of bending processes, and the upper end bent portion 22 may correspond to a portion of the upper end of the front panel 20 folded backward. However, the upper end bent portion 22 may be manufactured separately and connected to the front portion 21.

[0144] On the other hand, Fig. 9 FIG. 1 shows the top surface of the cover panel 100 separated from the box body 10. Fig.10 FIG. 1 shows the bottom surface of the cover panel 100. Fig.11 2 shows a perspective view of the cover panel 100 as viewed generally from below.

[0145] The cover panel 100 can be combined with the front panel 20. For example, the cover panel 100 can be combined with the upper end curved portion 22 of the front panel 20. Thus, the bending part, the opening area, and the gap formed in the upper end curved portion 22 can be covered by the cover panel 100. Figures 9 to 11 The structure of the cover panel 100 will be described in detail.

[0146] on the other hand, Fig.12 1 is a perspective view of a cross section of a cover panel 100 disposed above a front panel 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as viewed roughly from the front side. Fig.13 Observed from the side Fig.12 A cross-sectional view of a cross section.

[0147] Reference Fig.12 and Fig.13 In one embodiment of the present invention, the panel may include a top surface portion 41 and a front protruding portion 43. The top surface portion 41 may form the top surface of the box body 10, and the front protruding portion 43 may protrude forward from the top surface portion 41.

[0148] The top surface 41 may be arranged to be substantially parallel to the ground. The front protrusion 43 may be arranged at the front side of the top surface 41. The cover panel 100 arranged above the front panel 20 may be arranged in front of the top panel 40, and the front protrusion 43 may protrude from the top surface 41 toward the cover panel 100.

[0149] The cover panel 100 is disposed on the upper curved portion 22 to cover at least a portion of the upper curved portion 22 from the outside, and at least a portion of the front protruding portion 43 may be inserted into the cover panel 100 from the rear.

[0150] Specifically, the upper end bent portion 22 of the front panel 20 may extend rearward from the upper end of the front portion 21. The upper end bent portion 22 may extend substantially parallel to the ground, and may extend from the front portion 21 toward the top panel 40.

[0151] The cover panel 100 may be located on the upper curved portion 22. The cover panel 100 may be coupled to the upper curved portion 22. The cover panel 100 is provided to cover the upper curved portion 22 and may cover at least a portion of the upper curved portion 22 from the outside.

[0152] The cover panel 100 can extend along the side direction of the box body 10, and the length of the extension along the side direction can be various. For example, the cover panel 100 can be extended to have a length shorter than the upper end curved portion 22, shielding a portion of the upper end curved portion 22, or can be extended to a length longer than the upper end curved portion 22, shielding the entire upper end curved portion 22.

[0153] The cover panel 100 may extend in the front-to-back direction similarly to the upper curved portion 22. The length of the cover panel 100 extending in the front-to-back direction may also be varied. For example, the front-to-back length of the cover panel 100 may be set to be shorter than the upper curved portion 22, shielding a portion of the upper curved portion 22, or the front-to-back length of the cover panel 100 may be set to be longer than the upper curved portion 22, shielding the entire upper curved portion 22.

[0154] exist Fig.12 and Fig.13 2 shows a cover panel 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which has a length corresponding to the upper end curved portion 22 based on the front-rear direction of the box body 10 and covers the entire upper end curved portion 22 .

[0155] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the front protrusion 43 of the top panel 40 can be inserted into the cover panel 100. That is, the front protrusion 43 of the top panel 40 is inserted into the cover panel 100 from the rear of the cover panel 100, so that a connection relationship between the cover panel 100 and the top panel 40 can be formed.

[0156] Since the front protrusion 43 of the top panel 40 is inserted into the cover panel 100 from the rear, the cover panel 100 can be effectively restricted from moving rearward on the front panel 20. In addition, the insertion relationship of the front protrusion 43 can effectively prevent the rear side of the cover panel 100 from warping upward.

[0157] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the cover panel 100 can slide forward on the upper end curved portion 22 to be combined with the upper end curved portion 22. Fig.12 and Fig.13 In FIG. 1 , the sliding direction of the cover panel 100 is schematically shown by an arrow.

[0158] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cover panel 100 can be combined with the upper curved portion 22 of the front panel 20, and the cover panel 100 can slide during the combination process. That is, the cover panel 100 can slide forward after being located on the upper curved portion 22 to achieve the combination with the upper curved portion 22.

[0159] The cover panel 100 and the upper curved portion 22 may be combined in various ways by sliding. For example, as described later, the cover panel 100 may include a panel combining portion 130 that is combined with the upper curved portion 22 by sliding. The panel combining portion 130 will be described in detail later.

[0160] As described above, it is important to prevent or suppress the cover panel 100 that slides forward on the upper end curved portion 22 and is coupled to the upper end curved portion 22 from moving backward.

[0161] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cover panel 100 can be effectively restricted from moving backward by using the protruding portion 43 of the top panel 40 inserted from the rear of the cover panel 100 into the front of the cover panel 100 .

[0162] On the other hand, the top panel 40 may slide forward from the rear of the cover panel 100 so that the front protrusion 43 is inserted into the cover panel 100. The top panel 40 may be combined and fixed to the side panel 30 of the box body 10 or the like.

[0163] The top panel 40 may slide forward while supported by the side panels 30 etc. so that the front protrusion 43 is inserted into the cover panel 100 and then combined with the side panels 30 etc., or may slide forward as a process for combining with the side panels 30 etc.

[0164] exist Fig.12 and Fig.13 Schematically, the arrows in the figure show the direction of the top panel 40 sliding in the process of combining the top panel 40 as one embodiment of the present invention. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, in order to combine with the side panel 30, etc., the top panel 40 can slide forward, and during such sliding process, the front protrusion 43 can be naturally inserted into the rear of the cover panel 100.

[0165] As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, as the bonding direction of the cover panel 100 and the bonding direction of the top panel 40 are consistent, the bonding of the cover panel 100 can be naturally guided during the bonding process of the top panel 40 .

[0166] Moreover, during the sliding process of the top panel 40 , the front protruding portion 43 and the cover panel 100 are combined, so the combining force between the top panel 40 and the cover panel 100 can be improved, and the fixing force of the cover panel 100 can be strengthened.

[0167] In addition, at least a portion of the top panel 40 may be located behind the cover panel 100. For example, a top surface portion 41 of the top panel 40 may be located behind the cover panel 100, and the top panel 40 may be slid forward and fixed.

[0168] The top panel 40 is located behind the cover panel 100, so that the rearward movement of the cover panel 100 can be restricted. Thus, as the front protrusion 43 of the top panel 40 is inserted into the cover panel 100, not only can the cover panel 100 be prevented from warping, but also the play can be effectively removed, and the rearward movement of the cover panel 100 can be effectively restricted.

[0169] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the top panel 40 may include a front bent portion 42. The front bent portion 42 may extend downward from the front end of the top surface portion 41, be located behind the cover panel 100, and support the cover panel 100 forward.

[0170] That is, the front end bent portion 42 of the top panel 40 can be located behind the cover panel 100 and face the cover panel 100 forward, and the cover panel 100 can be pressed and moved forward to make the cover panel 100 combined with the upper end bent portion 22, or the cover panel 100 can be restricted from moving backward through a contact relationship.

[0171] In addition, the front protrusion 43 protrudes forward from the front end curved portion 42 and can be inserted into the cover panel 100 at a position lower than the top face portion 41. For example, the front end curved portion 42 can be formed by bending the front end side of the top face portion 41 downward, and the front protrusion 43 can be formed by bending the lower end side of the front end curved portion 42 forward.

[0172] It should be noted that the front curved portion 42 and the front protruding portion 43 are not necessarily formed in a bent manner. For example, the front curved portion 42 may be spaced further rearward than the front end of the top surface portion 41, and the front protruding portion 43 may also be located at a position higher than the lower end of the front curved portion 42.

[0173] On the other hand, when the front protrusion 43 is formed by bending the front end curved portion 42, it helps to improve the ease of forming the front protrusion 43. On the other hand, since the front protrusion 43 extends forward from the front end curved portion 42, it can be inserted into the cover panel 100 at a position lower than the top face portion 41, so that the joint between the front protrusion 43 and the cover panel 100 can be shielded from the outside by the cover panel 100 and the top face portion 41, and the generation of play can be effectively suppressed.

[0174] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the box body 10 also includes a rear panel 50. One embodiment of the present invention may also include a top panel 40 fixing component, and the top panel 40 fixing component is combined with the top panel 40 and the rear panel 50 behind the top panel 40 to limit the rear movement of the top panel 40.

[0175] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the top panel 40 is configured to define the top surface of the box body 10, the top panel 40 fixing member is combined with the rear end of the top panel 40 and the rear panel 50, thereby limiting the rearward movement of the top panel 40.

[0176] When the rearward movement of the top panel 40 is restricted by the top panel 40 fixing member, the rearward movement of the cover panel 100 located on the front side of the top panel 40 is also restricted, so that a stable coupling structure can be realized.

[0177] The top panel 40 fixing member may correspond to the aforementioned handle portion 300, or may be provided independently of the handle portion 300. The handle portion 300 will be described in detail later.

[0178] On the other hand, the cover panel 100 may include a cover top surface portion 110 . The cover top surface portion 110 is located in front of the top surface portion 41 of the top panel 40 , and may form the top surface of the cover panel 100 .

[0179] The cover top surface portion 110 may include a top surface parallel to the upper end curved portion 22. That is, the cover top surface portion 110 may define the top surface of the box body 10 together with the top surface portion 41 of the top panel 40. The top surface of the cover top surface portion 110 may be exposed to the outside instead of the upper end curved portion 22 and form a part of the appearance of the box body 10.

[0180] The front protrusion 43 may be located below the top cover surface 110 and inserted into the cover panel 100, and may be shielded from the outside by the top cover surface 110. That is, the front protrusion 43 and the portion of the cover panel 100 into which the front protrusion 43 is inserted may be located below the top cover surface 110.

[0181] Thus, the front protrusion 43 and the like can be shielded from the outside by the top cover surface 110 , and even if the top panel 40 and the cover panel 100 are connected, the top cover surface 110 can be used to improve the appearance of the product.

[0182] On the other hand, the cover panel 100 may include a downward extension portion 120 . The downward extension portion 120 may extend downward from the cover top surface portion 110 and may be located further rearward than the upper end bent portion 22 .

[0183] The downward extension portion 120 may extend downward from the cover top surface portion 110. The downward extension portion 120 may extend downward from the rear end of the cover top surface portion 110, or may extend downward from a position further forward than the rear end.

[0184] Based on the front-rear direction of the box body 10 , the cover panel 100 may be provided to be longer than the upper end curved portion 22 . That is, the rear end of the cover panel 100 may be located further rearward than the rear end of the upper end curved portion 22 .

[0185] The lower extension portion 120 may be located further rearward than the rear end of the upper curved portion 22. Thus, the lower extension portion 120 may extend so that its lower end is located further downward than the upper curved portion 22. The front protrusion 43 and / or the front curved portion 42 of the top panel 40 may be located rearward of the lower extension portion 120.

[0186] That is, the upper curved portion 22 may be located in front of the lower extension portion 120, and the front protrusion 43 of the top panel 40 may be located behind the lower extension portion 120. Thus, the front movement of the cover panel 100 may be restricted by the contact between the cover panel 100, the lower extension portion 120 and the upper curved portion 22.

[0187] In addition, the contact between the lower extension 120 and the front protrusion 43 can also limit the rearward movement of the cover panel 100. That is, the contact relationship between the upper end curved portion 22, the lower extension 120 and the front protrusion 43 can fix the position of the cover panel 100 based on the front-rear direction.

[0188] The upper end curved portion 22 may include: a first upper end curved portion 23 extending rearward from the upper end of the front portion 21 ; and a second upper end curved portion 24 extending downward from the rear end of the first upper end curved portion 23 .

[0189] The front movement of the cover panel 100 may be restricted by contact between at least one of the first upper bent portion 23 and the second upper bent portion 24 and the lower extending portion 120 .

[0190] In an embodiment of the present invention, the upper curved portion 22 may include: a first upper curved portion 23 extending parallel to the ground; and a second upper curved portion 24 extending substantially perpendicularly from the first upper curved portion 23 .

[0191] The lower end of the lower extension portion 120 may have a height at least lower than the first upper end curved portion 23. That is, the lower extension portion 120 may have a front contact relationship with the first upper end curved portion 23 or the second upper end curved portion 24.

[0192] For example, when the cover panel 100 is in the combined position, or when the cover panel 100 accidentally moves forward, the front of the lower extension portion 120 contacts the rear end of the first upper bent portion 23, or contacts a part of the second upper bent portion 24, or contacts the connecting portion between the first upper bent portion 23 and the second upper bent portion 24, thereby limiting the forward movement of the cover panel 100.

[0193] On the other hand, Fig.14 FIG. 4 shows an upper bent portion 22 coupled to a cover panel 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0194] Reference Fig.14 The cover panel 100 includes a panel combining portion 130 that passes through the upper end bending portion 22 and is combined with the upper end bending portion 22. The upper end bending portion 22 includes a combining hole 25 that is penetrated by the panel combining portion 130. By locating the panel combining portion 130 at the front end of the combining hole 25, the forward movement of the cover panel 100 can be limited.

[0195] Specifically, the cover panel 100 can be fixed by coupling the panel coupling part 130 to the upper end curved part 22. At least a portion of the panel coupling part 130 may protrude downward from the cover panel 100. The panel coupling part 130 may protrude downward from the cover top surface part 110 of the cover panel 100.

[0196] The panel coupling part 130 may be provided to penetrate the upper end curved part 22. The panel coupling part 130 may penetrate the first upper end curved part 23 and may be coupled to the first upper end curved part 23. A coupling hole 25 through which the panel coupling part 130 penetrates may be formed in the upper end curved part 22.

[0197] The coupling hole 25 may be provided at the first upper end bent portion 23. A plurality of the panel coupling portion 130 and the coupling hole 25 are provided, respectively, and may be arranged along the side direction of the box body 10.

[0198] The panel coupling portion 130 penetrates the coupling hole 25 , so that when the cover panel 100 moves forward, the panel coupling portion 130 in contact with the periphery of the coupling hole 25 can restrict the forward movement of the cover panel 100 .

[0199] For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the coupling hole 25 may extend along the sliding direction of the cover panel 100 , and the cover panel 100 may be coupled to the upper end curved portion 22 by sliding the panel coupling portion 130 forward while passing through the coupling hole 25 .

[0200] When the cover panel 100 moves forward, the panel joint 130 moves forward inside the joint hole 25, and when the panel joint 130 is located at the front end of the joint hole 25, the panel joint 130 cannot move forward any further due to the shape limitation of the joint hole 25, thereby limiting the forward movement of the cover panel 100.

[0201] The panel combining part 130 may have various shapes and may be combined with the upper end bent part 22 in various ways. Specific features of the panel combining part 130 will be described later.

[0202] On the other hand, Fig.10 and Fig.11 The panel support portion 140 disposed on the bottom surface of the cover top surface portion 110 is shown in FIG. Fig.13 The panel support portion 140 , which is located on the upper end curved portion 22 and supports the cover top surface portion 110 , is shown as viewed from the side.

[0203] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cover panel 100 may include the aforementioned cover top surface 110. The cover top surface 110 may form the top surface of the front panel 20. The cover top surface 110 is located in front of the top surface 41 of the top panel 40 and may form the top surface of the cover panel 100.

[0204] On the other hand, the cover panel 100 may include a panel support portion 140 . The panel support portion 140 protrudes from the cover top surface portion 110 toward the upper end bent portion 22 and may be supported by the upper end bent portion 22 .

[0205] That is, the panel support portion 140 of the cover panel 100 may be supported upward by the upper end curved portion 22, and the panel support portion 140 may support the cover top surface portion 110. The panel support portion 140 may protrude downward from the bottom surface of the cover top surface portion 110.

[0206] The panel support portion 140 may have a rib shape extending in the sliding direction of the cover panel 100. That is, the panel support portion 140 extends in the front-to-back direction and may support the cover top surface portion 110 from the upper end curved portion 22 in the entire front-to-back direction. A plurality of panel support portions 140 may be provided and may be arranged in the width direction of the box body 10.

[0207] In one embodiment of the present invention, the panel support portion 140 protruding from the cover top surface portion 110 toward the upper end curved portion 22 is supported by the upper end curved portion 22, so that sliding can be facilitated and contact and support with the upper end curved portion 22 become uniform and stable.

[0208] On the other hand, refer to Fig.13 In one embodiment of the present invention, the front end portion 112 of the cover top surface portion 110 is bent or curved toward the upper end curved portion 22, so as to shield at least a portion of the panel support portion 140 from the front.

[0209] The front end of the cover top surface 110 has a shape that is bent or curved downward, so that it can contact or be adjacent to the front end of the upper end curved portion 22. Thus, the shape of the front end portion 112 of the cover top surface 110 can be used to shield the panel support portion 140 protruding downward from the cover top surface 110 from the front, thereby minimizing the clearance between the cover panel 100 and the front panel 20.

[0210] Furthermore, the downwardly bent front end of the cover top surface portion 110 can be supported upward by the upper end bent portion 22 , so that the support area of ​​the cover top surface portion 110 is effectively increased, and the structural stability can be improved.

[0211] On the other hand, Fig.15 FIG. 1 shows a rear insertion groove 150 and a protruding support portion 165 for inserting the front protruding portion 43 of the cover panel 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 9 FIG. 4 shows a state where the protruding support portion 165 of the cover panel 100 is viewed from above.

[0212] Reference Fig.15 , the front protrusion 43 can be inserted into the rear insertion groove 150 from the rear. The rear insertion groove 150 may include a space for the front protrusion 43 to be inserted. The rear insertion groove 150 is open to the rear, and the front protrusion 43 can be inserted from the rear.

[0213] On the other hand, the protruding support portion 165 may protrude from the bottom surface of the rear insertion groove 150 toward the front protruding portion 43. For example, considering the ease of coupling, the width of the rear insertion groove 150 may be formed to be greater than the thickness of the front protruding portion 43 based on the vertical direction of the box body 10.

[0214] However, in the case where the width of the rear insertion groove 150 is set larger than the thickness of the front protrusion 43 , the rear end side of the cover panel 100 may be lifted due to the play between the front protrusion 43 and the inner side surface of the rear insertion groove 150 .

[0215] That is, the vertical movement allowance of the cover panel 100 is generated according to the play between the inner side surface of the rear insertion groove 150 and the front protrusion 43 , which is disadvantageous for fixing the cover panel 100 and removing the play.

[0216] In order to improve this situation, in one embodiment of the present invention, the cover panel 100 includes a protruding support portion 165, which can protrude upward from the bottom surface of the rear insertion groove 150. Here, the bottom surface of the rear insertion groove 150 can refer to a surface of the inner side surface of the insertion groove 219 located below the front protruding portion 43.

[0217] The protruding support portion 165 protrudes upward from the bottom surface of the rear insertion groove 150 and can contact the bottom surface of the front protruding portion 43. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, by using the protruding support portion 165 protruding upward from the bottom surface of the rear insertion groove 150, the allowable amount of upward movement of the rear end side of the cover panel 100 can be minimized in relation to the front protruding portion 43.

[0218] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, by making the front protrusion 43 inserted into the rear insertion groove 150 and the protrusion support portion 165 close to each other, the upward warping of the cover panel 100 can be effectively improved. That is, the contact between the protrusion support portion 165 and the front protrusion 43 can be used to limit the upward movement of the cover panel 100.

[0219] The protruding support portion 165 may extend along the sliding direction of the cover panel 100 and the top panel 40 , that is, the front-rear direction, and may be provided in plurality and spaced apart in the width direction of the box body 10 .

[0220] For easy insertion of the front protrusion 43, the rear end of the protrusion support 165 may be formed so that the rear end has the lowest protrusion height. That is, the protrusion support 165 may be formed so that at least a portion including the rear end decreases in protrusion height as it approaches the rear.

[0221] On the other hand, refer to Figures 9 to 11 In one embodiment of the present invention, the cover panel 100 may include a cover top surface 110, a rear extension portion 160, and a protruding support portion 165. Specifically, the rear extension portion 160 is spaced downward from the cover top surface 110, and the front protruding portion 43 may be inserted between the rear extension portion 160 and the cover top surface 110.

[0222] The rear extension portion 160 may be located below the cover top surface portion 110. That is, the rear extension portion 160 may be located below the bottom surface of the cover top surface portion 110. The protruding support portion 165 may protrude from the rear extension portion 160 toward the front protruding portion 43.

[0223] The rear extension portion 160 may extend rearward from the lower extension portion 120 , and the front protrusion 43 may be inserted between the cover top surface portion 110 and the rear extension portion 160 toward the lower extension portion 120 .

[0224] The rear extension 160 may extend substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the cover top surface 110, and the rear end of the rear extension 160 may be located at a position further rearward than the rear end of the cover top surface 110. The rear extension 160 and the cover top surface 110 are spaced apart from each other, and the front protrusion 43 may be inserted between the rear extension 160 and the cover top surface 110.

[0225] That is, the aforementioned rear insertion groove 150 may be formed between the rear extension 160 and the cover top surface 110. For example, the bottom surface of the cover top surface 110 of the cover panel 100, the back surface of the lower extension 120 and the top surface of the rear extension 160 may define the rear insertion groove 150 together.

[0226] Thus, the front protrusion 43 inserted into the rear insertion groove 150 can face the cover top surface 110 upward, face the downward extension 120 forward, and face the rear extension 160 downward.

[0227] In one embodiment of the present invention, the rear extension portion 160 disposed below the front protrusion 43 can be used to effectively increase the contact area between the cover panel 100 and the front protrusion 43 and effectively prevent the cover panel 100 from warping.

[0228] On the other hand, referring again to Fig.13 and Fig.14 , the panel combining portion 130 of the cover panel 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described in detail.

[0229] The cover panel 100 includes a panel joint portion 130, and the panel joint portion 130 may include a joint body portion 132 and a joint extension portion 134. That is, the cover panel 100 may include: a joint body portion 132, which protrudes downward from the cover panel 100 and passes through the upper end curved portion 22; and a joint extension portion 134, which extends from the joint body portion 132 in a direction intersecting the length direction of the joint body portion 132 and is located below the upper end curved portion 22.

[0230] The connecting body 132 may protrude downward from the cover panel 100, for example, the cover top surface 110. The connecting body 132 may pass through the connecting hole 25 of the upper end curved portion 22. That is, when the cover panel 100 is located on the upper end curved portion 22, the connecting body 132 may be located in the connecting hole 25.

[0231] On the other hand, the coupling extension portion 134 may protrude and extend from the coupling body portion 132. The protruding direction or the extending direction of the coupling extension portion 134 may be a direction intersecting with the extending direction of the coupling body portion 132.

[0232] For example, the coupling body portion 132 may extend from the cover top surface portion 110 toward the ground, and the coupling extension portion 134 may extend parallel to the ground. For example, the coupling extension portion 134 may extend along the front-rear direction or the width direction of the box body 10 .

[0233] As a result, at least a portion of the coupling extension 134 extending in a direction intersecting the length of the coupling main body 132 extending through the coupling hole 25 of the upper curved portion 22 can be located below the upper curved portion 22. That is, at least a portion of the coupling extension 134 can be located below the upper curved portion 22 and away from the coupling hole 25.

[0234] Thus, when the cover panel 100 is about to move upward, the connecting extension portion 134 located below the upper bent portion 22 may contact the upper bent portion 22 , thereby limiting the upward movement of the cover panel 100 .

[0235] More specifically, the upper end bending portion 22 includes a coupling hole 25 through which the coupling body portion 132 passes, and the coupling hole 25 extends in the front-to-back direction so that the coupling body portion 132 can slide, and the coupling extension portion 134 can extend forward from the coupling body portion 132 to pass through the coupling hole 25.

[0236] That is, the extension directions of the coupling extension 134 and the coupling hole 25 may be the same. Alternatively, at least a portion of the coupling hole 25 may be open with a larger area than the coupling extension 134. Thus, the coupling extension 134 may pass through the coupling hole 25 from at least a portion of the coupling hole 25 and be located below the upper end curved portion 22, that is, the first upper end curved portion 23.

[0237] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting extension 134 and the connecting hole 25 can both extend in the front-rear direction. Thus, when the cover panel 100 is disposed on the upper curved portion 22 , the connecting extension 134 can pass through the connecting hole 25 and be located below the upper curved portion 22 .

[0238] On the other hand, when the cover panel 100 slides on the upper curved portion 22, the coupling body portion 132 may contact the periphery of the coupling hole 25. For example, when the cover panel 100 slides forward, the coupling body portion 132 contacts the front periphery of the coupling hole 25, which may limit the cover panel 100 from further moving forward.

[0239] In this case, the connecting extension 134 extending forward from the connecting body 132 can be located below the upper curved portion 22 and deviated from the connecting hole 25. Thus, when the cover panel 100 is to move upward, the contact between the connecting extension 134 and the upper curved portion 22 can be used to limit the upward movement of the cover panel 100.

[0240] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the cover panel 100 is located below a portion of the top panel 40 and is restricted from detaching upward. The cover panel 100 may include a rear extension portion 160 extending rearward and located below the portion of the top panel 40.

[0241] The top panel 40 includes a top surface portion 41 forming the top surface of the box body 10 , and a top panel space for disposing the rear end of the rear extension portion 160 may be defined below the top surface portion 41 .

[0242] The top panel space may be open downward below the top surface portion 41 and communicate with the internal space of the box body 10. A front end curved portion 42 of the top panel 40 may be provided in front of the top panel space, side end curved portions 45 may be provided on both sides of the top panel space, and a rear end curved portion 49 may be provided at the rear of the top panel space.

[0243] That is, in addition to the bottom surface, the surface of the top panel space can be defined by the top surface portion 41 and the curved portion of the top panel 40. The top panel space will be described in detail later. The rear end of the rear extension portion 160 of the cover panel 100 can be located at a position further rearward than the front curved portion 42 and configured in the top panel space.

[0244] The rear extension portion 160 may extend rearward from the cover panel 100 below the front bent portion 42, or may extend through the front bent portion 42. Fig.14 As shown, the lower end of the front end curved portion 42 and the front protruding portion 43 may be located above the rear extension portion 160, or may be located at a position higher than the rear extension portion 160. Fig.13 As shown, the lower end of the front end curved portion 42 may be located below the rear extension portion 160 , and a hole through which the rear extension portion 160 passes may be formed in the front end curved portion 42 .

[0245] The rear extension portion 160 can extend rearward from the lower extension portion 120 and be located below the portion of the top panel 40, and the rear extension portion 160 can be separated downward from the cover top surface portion 41, so that a rear insertion groove 150 for inserting the front protrusion 43 can be formed between the rear extension portion 160 and the cover top surface portion 41.

[0246] On the other hand, Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the box body 10 may include a front panel 20 forming the front surface of the box body 10 and a top panel 40 forming the top surface of the box body 10 .

[0247] The top panel 40 includes a top surface portion 41 defining the top surface, and the top surface portion 41 is disposed at a position higher than the upper end of the front panel 20. Figure 5 and Figure 8 4 shows a structure of a box body 10 in which a top surface portion 41 of a top panel 40 is located at a higher position than an upper end of a front panel 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0248] The exterior finishing of the box 10 is an important factor in protecting the interior of the box 10 while improving the user's appearance satisfaction. In one embodiment of the present invention, the top panel 40 may have a three-dimensional structure to improve the appearance completion of the box 10 and effectively achieve the exterior finishing.

[0249] For example, Fig. 20 As shown, the top panel 40 may have a three-dimensional shape having a height in a direction perpendicular to the ground. Thus, the top surface 41 of the top panel 40 defining the top surface of the box body 10 may be located above the front panel 20 .

[0250] When the top panel 40 is formed as a plate with a two-dimensional shape, the connecting unit used in the connecting portion between the top panel 40 and the side panel 30 etc. may be directly exposed to the outside, and the strength of the top panel 40 may be reduced, causing deformation of the top panel 40 or weakening of the protection of the interior of the box body 10.

[0251] In one embodiment of the present invention, the top panel 40 has a height and a three-dimensional shape through a plurality of curved portions such as the front curved portion 42, the side curved portion 45 and the rear curved portion 49, thereby effectively enhancing the strength and improving the appearance finish.

[0252] The box body 10 further includes a side panel 30 forming a side of the box body 10, and the top panel 41 may be arranged at a higher position than the side panel 30. That is, the upper end of the front panel 20 may be arranged at a higher position than the upper end of the side panel 30 and may be arranged in front of the top panel 40.

[0253] In order to form the height of the top panel 40, the upper end of the front panel 20 may be located at a higher position than the upper end of the side panel 30. Thus, the front of the top panel 40 having a height may be effectively shielded and supported by the front panel 20.

[0254] The top panel 40 includes side end bent portions 45 extending downward from both side ends of the top surface portion 41, and the side end bent portions 45 can be supported on the side panels 30. By combining the side end bent portions 45 and the side panels 30, the combined portion of the top panel 40 can be conveniently shielded from the outside.

[0255] The front panel 20 includes a front portion 21 forming the front of the box body 10 and an upper end curved portion 22 extending rearward from the upper end of the front portion 21 . The top surface portion 41 of the top panel 40 may be located above the upper end curved portion 22 .

[0256] Reference Fig.13 The upper curved portion 22 of the front panel 20 may be located in front of the front curved portion 42 of the top panel 40, or may be located below the front curved portion 42 of the top panel 40. In addition, the box body 10 further includes a cover panel 100, which is disposed on the upper curved portion 22 and covers at least a portion of the upper curved portion 22 from the outside, and the top surface portion 41 may be aligned with the cover panel 100.

[0257] That is, the top surface 41 and the cover panel 100 may together form the top surface of the box 10. The top surface 41 and the cover panel 100 may together constitute a surface forming the appearance of the box 10. The cover panel 100 and the top surface 41 may together be located on a virtual surface parallel to the ground.

[0258] For this purpose, the upper end of the front panel 20 may be located below the top surface 41. The top panel 40 may form a support structure with the front panel 20 in the front direction and with the side panels 30 in the bottom direction, thereby improving structural stability.

[0259] In addition, the side end curved portion 45 and the front end curved portion 42 of the top panel 40 form a supporting relationship or a bonding relationship with the front panel 20 or the side panel 30 and form the appearance of the box body 10, thereby effectively improving the appearance completion of the product.

[0260] Moreover, as mentioned above, in the stacking structure in which the box 10 is placed on the additional processing device 90, the upper side finishing of the box 10 is also important. For this reason, in one embodiment of the present invention, the cover panel 100 can be arranged on the front panel 20, and the top panel 40 forms the thickness.

[0261] On the other hand, the top panel 40 includes a front end bent portion 42 extending downward from the front end of the top surface portion 41 , and the upper end bent portion 22 and the cover panel 100 may be disposed in front of the front end bent portion 42 .

[0262] On the other hand, Fig.14 As shown, the top panel 40 includes a top panel space 44 defined below the top surface portion 41, and the upper end of the front panel 20 may be located in front of the top panel space 44. The top panel 40 includes a plurality of curved portions extending downward from the top surface portion 41, and the top panel space 44 may be surrounded by the plurality of curved portions and open downward.

[0263] For example, Fig.21 As shown, the top surface portion 41 can define the top surface of the top panel space 44, the front end curved portion 42 can define the front surface of the top panel space 44, the side end curved portion 45 can define the side surface of the top panel space 44, and the rear end curved portion 49 can define the back surface of the top panel space 44.

[0264] The box body 10 further includes a cover panel 100 disposed on the front panel 20 . At least a portion of the cover panel 100 may protrude rearward and be inserted into the top panel space 44 .

[0265] The bottom surface of the top panel space 44 can be open so that the top panel space 44 and the internal space of the box body 10 are connected to each other to form a space. On the other hand, as mentioned above, in relation to the side end curved portion 45, etc., the extension length of the front end curved portion 42 of the top panel 40 can be shorter or formed with a hole to facilitate the insertion of the rear extension portion 160 of the cover panel 100, etc.

[0266] The box body 10 further includes a support surface 200 located below the top panel 40 and supporting the top panel 40 . The side end curved portions 45 of the top panel 40 extending downward from both side ends of the top surface portion 41 may be disposed on the support surface 200 .

[0267] like Fig.23 As shown, the side end curved portion 45 includes: a first curved portion 46 extending downward from the top surface portion 41 ; and a second curved portion 47 extending from the first curved portion 46 toward the inner side of the box body; the second curved portion 47 can be supported by the support surface 200 .

[0268] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present invention may include: a box body 10; a drum 60, which is arranged inside the box body 10 and accommodates clothes; and an additional processing device 90, which includes an additional box body 95 supporting the box body 10 below the box body 10 and an additional drum 99 arranged inside the additional box body 95 and accommodating clothes.

[0269] The box body 10 includes a front panel 20 forming the front face of the box body 10 on the additional box body 95 and a top panel 40 forming the top face of the box body 10. The top panel 40 includes a top face portion 41 defining the top face. The top face portion 41 can be configured at a position higher than the upper end of the front panel 20.

[0270] As described above, in the case where the additional processing device 90 is included, it may be more advantageous to configure the top panel 40 into a three-dimensional shape.

[0271] For example, the box body 10 of one embodiment of the present invention is placed above the additional box body 95, so that even if the height of the top panel 40 is increased, the finishing of the product may be important, so a cover panel 100 can be arranged above the upper end curved portion 22 of the front panel 20, and the top surface portion 41 of the top panel 40 is located at a higher position than the upper ends of the side panels and the front panel 20, and can form the top surface of the box body 10 together with the cover panel 100.

[0272] On the other hand, Fig.16 FIG. 4 shows a box 10 with a top panel 40 separated from the box 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.17 2 shows the groove forming portion 210 provided on the support surface 200 of the housing 10 .

[0273] Reference Fig.16 and Fig.17 In one embodiment of the present invention, the box body 10 may include a top panel 40 forming the top surface of the box body 10 , and may include a support surface 200 located below the top panel 40 and supporting the top panel 40 .

[0274] The support surface 200 may be disposed below the top panel 40 and corresponds to a surface supporting the top panel 40, and may be substantially parallel to the ground. The support surface 200 may be a whole or a part of various structures.

[0275] For example, the support surface 200 may be a part of the side panel 30, or may correspond to a part of the reinforcing frame 250 described later, and may be manufactured as an independent structure and combined with the side panel 30, etc. according to the situation.

[0276] The top panel 40 can be disposed on the support surface 200 and, as mentioned above, can be combined in a sliding manner. Therefore, the support surface 200 can also extend along the sliding direction of the top panel 40, such as the front-rear direction.

[0277] On the other hand, the groove forming portion 210 may be provided on the support surface 200, and may form an insertion groove 219 that is open in a direction parallel to the support surface 200. Thus, the top panel 40 may slide on the support surface 200 in a direction parallel to the support surface 200, and a portion of the top panel 40 is inserted into the insertion groove 219, thereby limiting the upward movement of the top panel 40.

[0278] Specifically, the groove forming portion 210 may be formed in a shape protruding upward from the support surface 200. The groove forming portion 210 may correspond to a portion of the support surface 200, or may be separately manufactured and combined with the support surface 200.

[0279] The groove forming portion 210 may form an insertion groove 219 opened in a direction parallel to the support surface 200. The insertion groove 219 may have a groove shape opened in a direction parallel to the ground. The insertion groove 219 may be provided to be opened at least in a sliding direction of the top panel 40.

[0280] The insertion groove 219 may be formed in the groove forming portion 210 , or may be formed by the relationship between the groove forming portion 210 and other components. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the insertion groove 219 may be defined by the groove forming portion 210 and the support surface 200 .

[0281] exist Fig.18 2 shows a cross section of an insertion groove 219 defined by a support surface 200 and a groove forming portion 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The top panel 40 can be partially inserted into the insertion groove 219 by sliding while being supported on the support surface 200. Considering the structure of the groove, the top panel 40 can be partially inserted into the insertion groove 219 to restrict upward movement.

[0282] In addition, considering the structure of the groove, the depth of a portion of the top panel 40 inserted into the insertion groove 219 can be structurally determined, thereby also determining the sliding distance of the top panel 40.

[0283] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the top panel 40 slides on the support surface 200 , so that the sliding direction and the movement in the up and down directions can be limited by the insertion relationship with the insertion groove 219 , and then the combined position can be fixed.

[0284] Therefore, the joining process of the top panel 40 in the front-to-back direction and the joining process in the up-down direction do not need to be performed separately, and the top panel 40 can be fixed in at least two directions only by sliding, which can facilitate the joining.

[0285] On the other hand, the support surfaces 200 are respectively arranged on both sides of the box body 10 based on the lateral direction and extend along the front-rear direction of the box body 10 , and the top panel 40 can slide along the front-rear direction.

[0286] On the other hand, Fig.19 2 shows a situation where the support surface 200 of one embodiment of the present invention is connected to the upper end of the side panel 30. In one embodiment of the present invention, the box body 10 further includes side panels 30 respectively arranged on both sides of the side direction, and the side panels 30 include side portions 31 forming the side surfaces of the box body 10, and the support surface 200 can extend from the upper end of the side portions 31 toward the inside of the box body 10.

[0287] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the support surface 200 may be formed by bending the upper end of the side panel 30. That is, the side panel 30 may include the side surface portion 31 and the support surface 200. In one embodiment of the present invention, the support surface 200 is formed by bending the upper end of the side panel 30, so that it can have a shape that can stably support the top panel 40 and extend along the sliding direction of the top panel 40.

[0288] On the other hand, Fig. 20 FIG. 2 shows a reinforcing frame 250 disposed adjacent to the side panel 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 20 An embodiment of the present invention may include a reinforcing frame 250, which is located below the top panel 40, is respectively arranged on both sides of the side direction of the box body 10, and extends along the front-rear direction.

[0289] In addition, the support surface 200 may correspond to the top surface of the reinforcing frame 250. That is, the groove forming portion 210 may be coupled to the top surface of the reinforcing frame 250. In this case, the upper end of the side panel 30 may also be bent and cover the top surface of the reinforcing frame 250 as required.

[0290] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the support surface 200 may correspond to the bent upper end of the side panel 30 or the top surface of the reinforcing frame 250. The groove forming portion 210 may be combined with the upper end of the side panel 30, or may be combined with the reinforcing frame 250, or may pass through the upper end of the side panel 30 and be combined with the reinforcing frame 250.

[0291] As an example of the present invention, Fig. 20, the upper end of the side panel 30 is bent to form a support surface 200 , a reinforcement frame 250 is arranged below the support surface 200 , and the groove forming portion 210 penetrates the support surface 200 and is combined with the reinforcement frame 250 .

[0292] It should be noted that, hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the support surface 200 is described as a surface that is connected to the upper end of the side surface portion 31 of the side panel 30 and is parallel to the ground as a part of the side panel 30 for ease of description.

[0293] In one embodiment of the present invention, the reinforcement frame 250 extends in the front-to-back direction and forms a connection relationship with the front panel 20 and the rear panel 50, so as to improve the rigidity of the box body 10. When the upper end of the side panel 30 is bent to form the support surface 200, the reinforcement frame 250 can correspond to a reinforcement body that supports the support surface 200 from below.

[0294] On the other hand, re-referencing Fig.18 In one embodiment of the present invention, the support surface 200 may define a bottom surface of the insertion groove 219 , and the remaining portion of the insertion groove 219 except the bottom surface may be defined by the groove forming portion 210 .

[0295] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the insertion groove 219 may have the same height as the support surface 200 , so that a portion of the top panel 40 that slides on the support surface 200 may be easily inserted into the insertion groove 219 without a height difference.

[0296] Specifically, the groove forming portion 210 may include a groove protruding portion 212 and an enlarged diameter portion 214. The groove protruding portion 212 may protrude upward from the support surface 200, and the enlarged diameter portion 214 may be located above the groove protruding portion 212 and have a larger diameter D1 than the groove protruding portion 212.

[0297] The diameter D2 of the groove protrusion 212 can be varied. However, preferably, based on the width direction of the box body 10, the diameter D2 of the groove protrusion 212 is less than the width of the support surface 200. In addition, the groove forming portion 210 can form an insertion groove 219 on the peripheral side of the groove protrusion 212 by using the diameter expansion portion 214 located above the groove protrusion 212.

[0298] That is, the insertion groove 219 may be formed between the diameter-enlarged portion 214 and the support surface 200. A portion of the top panel 40 may be moved toward the groove protrusion 212 and inserted into the insertion groove 219.

[0299] On the other hand, the bottom surface 215 of the diameter-enlarged portion 214 facing the support surface 200 may be farther away from the groove protrusion 212 than from the support surface 200. For example, the bottom surface 215 of the diameter-enlarged portion 214 may be an inclined surface closer to the support surface 200 as it approaches the center of the groove-forming portion 210.

[0300] Thus, the height of the inlet side of the insertion groove 219 into which the top panel 40 is inserted can be increased, so that a portion of the top panel 40 that slides along the support surface 200 can be easily inserted.

[0301] The top panel 40 includes an insertion portion 230 inserted into the insertion groove 219, and the top panel 40 slides from a predetermined position P1 to a combination position P2 on the support surface 200. The insertion portion 230 can be separated from the insertion groove 219 at the predetermined position P1 of the top panel 40, and can be inserted into the insertion groove 219 at the combination position P2 of the top panel 40.

[0302] For reference, in the aforementioned Figure 7 Schematically shows the predetermined position P1 and the combined position P2 of the top panel 40. Here, the predetermined position P1 of the top panel 40 refers to the state where the top panel 40 is configured on the support surface 200, but has not yet performed the sliding process, and a part of the top panel 40 has not yet been inserted into the insertion groove 219.

[0303] The combined position P2 of the top panel 40 refers to a state in which the top panel 40 slides from the predetermined position P1 so that a portion thereof is completely inserted into the insertion groove 219. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the top panel 40 can slide from the predetermined position P1 configured on the support surface 200 to the combined position P2 in which a portion thereof is inserted into the insertion groove 219.

[0304] on the other hand, Fig.21 This is a bottom view of the top panel 40 as viewed from below. Fig.21 In one embodiment of the present invention, the top panel 40 may include a top surface portion 41 , a first bent portion 46 and a second bent portion 47 .

[0305] The top surface portion 41 may form the top surface of the box body 10 , the first curved portion 46 may extend downward from the top surface portion 41 , and the second curved portion 47 may extend from the first curved portion 46 toward the inside of the box body 10 in parallel with the support surface 200 .

[0306] The first curved portion 46 and the second curved portion 47 may together form a side curved portion 45 of the top panel 40. That is, the side curved portions 45 may be respectively disposed at both side ends of the top panel 40, and each of the side curved portions 45 may include a first curved portion 46 and a second curved portion 47. The second curved portion 47 includes the insertion portion 230, and may be supported on the support surface 200.

[0307] The first curved portion 46 may extend downward from the periphery of the top surface portion 41. The first curved portion 46 may extend downward from both sides of the top surface portion 41. The first curved portion 46 may be formed by bending both sides of the top surface portion 41 downward.

[0308] The second curved portion 47 may extend from the first curved portion 46. The second curved portion 47 may extend from the first curved portion 46 toward the inside of the housing 10. The second curved portion 47 may extend from the lower end of the first curved portion 46. The second curved portion 47 may be formed by bending the lower end of the first curved portion 46.

[0309] The second curved portion 47 may be substantially parallel to the ground. The second curved portion 47 may be disposed parallel to the support surface 200 and supported on the support surface 200. That is, the top panel 40 may be supported by positioning the second curved portion 47 on the support surface 200.

[0310] The top panel 40 may include an insertion portion 230 inserted into the insertion groove 219 formed by the groove forming portion 210. That is, a portion of the top panel 40 forms the insertion portion 230 and is inserted into the insertion groove 219, thereby limiting not only the sliding direction but also the upward movement.

[0311] The insertion portion 230 may correspond to a portion of the second curved portion 47. That is, the second curved portion 47 may slide on the support surface 200 to insert the insertion portion 230 into the aforementioned insertion groove 219. For example, the coupling position P2 of the top panel 40 may be defined at a position further forward than the predetermined position P1, the first curved portion 46 may extend from both sides of the side direction of the top surface portion 41, and the second curved portion 47 may extend in the front-rear direction.

[0312] On the other hand, the groove forming parts 210 are provided in plurality and are arranged at intervals along the sliding direction of the top panel 40 , and the second curved part 47 may include an open part 240 that provides a space for the groove forming parts 210 to move.

[0313] The number of the openings 240 may correspond to the number of the groove forming portions 210 and may be spaced apart in the sliding direction. Thus, the upward movement and forward movement of the top panel 40 are restricted at a plurality of positions spaced apart from each other based on the front-rear direction, thereby providing a stable fixed structure.

[0314] On the other hand, Fig. 22 FIG. 4 shows an open portion 240 and an inserting portion 230 formed on a top panel 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0315] Reference Fig. 22 In one embodiment of the present invention, the second curved portion 47 may include an open portion 240, the open portion 240 extending along the sliding direction of the top panel 40 and accommodating the groove forming portion 210. By sliding the top panel 40, the relative position of the groove forming portion 210 in the open portion 240 relative to the open portion 240 may change.

[0316] Specifically, the opening portion 240 may be formed by removing a portion of the second curved portion 47. The opening portion 240 may include a hole opened up and down in the second curved portion 47. When the top panel 40 is supported on the support surface 200, the groove forming portion 210 may be located in the opening portion 240.

[0317] The opening portion 240 may have a hole shape extending in the sliding direction of the top panel 40. Thus, when the top panel 40 slides, the groove forming portion 210 may change position in the opening portion 240.

[0318] For example, when the top panel 40 slides forward, the groove forming portion 210 may move toward the rear end of the opening portion 240 in the opening portion 240 , and when the top panel 40 slides backward, the groove forming portion 210 may move toward the front end of the opening portion 240 in the opening portion 240 .

[0319] In other words, when the top panel 40 slides forward, the rear end of the open portion 240 can move toward the insertion groove 219 of the groove forming portion 210, and when the top panel 40 slides backward, the front end of the open portion 240 can move toward the insertion groove 219 of the groove forming portion 210.

[0320] On the other hand, Fig. 22 FIG. 2 shows an insertion portion 230 formed at one end of the open portion 240. Fig.23 FIG. 2 shows the positional relationship between the groove forming portion 210 and the insertion portion 230 at the predetermined position P1. Fig.24 2 shows the positional relationship between the groove forming portion 210 and the insertion portion 230 at the coupling position P2.

[0321] In an embodiment of the present invention, the insertion portion 230 is located at one end of the open portion 240 , and at the coupling position P2 , the groove forming portion 210 is located at the one end of the open portion 240 , so that the insertion portion 230 can be inserted.

[0322] First, refer to Fig.23 When the top panel 40 is placed on the support surface 200 , the groove forming portion 210 may be located within the open portion 240 . The groove protrusion 212 of the groove forming portion 210 may be parallel to the second curved portion 47 .

[0323] At the predetermined position P1, the insertion portion 230 defined at one end of the opening portion 240 may be spaced apart from the groove forming portion 210. When the coupling position P2 is defined at a position further forward than the predetermined position P1, the insertion portion 230 may correspond to the rear end of the opening portion 240.

[0324] Reference Fig.24 When the top panel 40 moves from the predetermined position P1 to the combined position P2, the spacing distance between the groove forming portion 210 and the insertion portion 230 gradually decreases, and finally, the insertion portion 230 can be inserted into the insertion groove 219 of the groove forming portion 210.

[0325] As the insertion portion 230 contacts the groove protrusion 212 formed in the insertion groove 219, the top panel 40 can be restricted from moving forward. The top panel 40 can be restricted from moving upward by the contact relationship between the insertion portion 230 and the diameter expansion portion 214. The opening portion 240 can be opened toward the inside of the box body 10 so that the groove forming portion 210 can be easily inserted.

[0326] On the other hand, Fig.25 2 shows a cross section of the state where the insertion portion 230 is inserted into the insertion groove 219 as viewed from below. Fig.25 In one embodiment of the present invention, based on the side direction of the box body 10 , the maximum width D3 of the open portion 240 may be greater than the maximum diameter D1 of the groove forming portion 210 .

[0327] As described above, during the process of placing the top panel 40 on the support surface 200, a portion of the groove forming portion 210 may pass through the open portion 240, and the groove forming portion 210 may be located in the open portion 240. The maximum width D3 of the open portion 240 may be greater than the maximum diameter D1 of the groove forming portion 210 so that the groove forming portion 210 can be easily inserted into the open portion 240.

[0328] For example, at least a portion of the open portion 240 may form the maximum width D3 in front of the insertion portion 230 , or may form the maximum width D3 consistently in front of the insertion portion 230 .

[0329] The maximum width D3 of the open portion 240 may be formed at a position corresponding to the groove forming portion 210 at the predetermined position P1 of the top panel 40 , and the maximum diameter D1 of the groove forming portion 210 may correspond to the maximum diameter of the enlarged diameter portion 214 .

[0330] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, at the predetermined position P1, the width D3 of the portion of the opening portion 240 where the groove forming portion 210 is located is greater than the maximum diameter D1 of the groove forming portion 210, and at the combining position P2, the width D4 of the portion of the opening portion 240 where the groove forming portion 210 is located may be smaller than the maximum diameter D1 of the groove forming portion 210.

[0331] At the predetermined position P1, the portion where the groove forming portion 210 is located may be located at a position spaced apart from the insertion portion 230. At the predetermined position P1, the groove forming portion 210 may be located in front of the insertion portion 230. The open portion 240 may have a width D3 greater than the maximum diameter D1 of the groove forming portion 210 so that the groove forming portion 210 can easily pass through at the predetermined position P1 of the top panel 40.

[0332] On the other hand, Fig.25 As shown, at the coupling position P2 , the groove forming portion 210 may be closely disposed with the insertion portion 230 so that one end of the opening portion 240 , ie, the insertion portion 230 disposed in the opening portion 240 , is inserted into the insertion groove 219 .

[0333] The width of the opening portion 240 may be reduced at the insertion portion 230 . That is, the width D4 of the opening portion 240 may be smaller than the maximum diameter D1 of the groove forming portion 210 to prevent the groove forming portion 210 from passing through the opening portion 240 when the insertion portion 230 is inserted into the insertion groove 219 .

[0334] Thus, the groove forming portion 210 can penetrate the open portion 240 at the predetermined position P1 of the top panel 40, and when the top panel 40 slides to the coupling position P2, the insertion portion 230 is inserted into the insertion groove 219, and the width of the open portion 240 is less than the maximum diameter D1 of the groove forming portion 210, thereby limiting the detachment of the top panel 40. At the coupling position P2, the width D4 of the open portion 240 corresponds to the maximum width of the insertion groove 219 of the insertion portion 230 described later.

[0335] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, as described above, the insertion portion 230 is inserted into the insertion groove 219 through the sliding process of the top panel 40, and the insertion portion 230 can limit the top panel 40 from further moving in the sliding direction through the contact relationship with the groove forming portion 210.

[0336] That is, the top panel 40 can slide forward from the predetermined position P1 and move to the coupling position P2, and the insertion portion 230 can move forward and be inserted into the insertion groove 219 as the top panel 40 slides. The insertion portion 230 inserted into the insertion groove 219 can be restricted from moving forward after contacting the groove forming portion 210 due to its positional relationship with the groove forming portion 210.

[0337] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the insertion portion 230 is inserted into the insertion groove 219 formed by the groove forming portion 210, so that not only the upward movement but also the forward movement can be restricted.

[0338] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the box body 10 may include the aforementioned rear panel 50, and the rearward movement of the top panel 40 may be limited by the top panel 40 fixing member. That is, the top panel 40 fixing member may be combined with the rear panel 50, so that when the insertion portion 230 is inserted into the insertion groove 219, it is located behind the top panel 40, and the rearward movement of the top panel 40 may be limited by the top panel 40 fixing member.

[0339] The fixing member of the top panel 40 may correspond to the handle portion 300 described later. Hereinafter, the connection structure of the top panel 40 including the handle portion 300 will be described.

[0340] First, the top panel 40 may be disposed on the support surface 200 provided at the upper end of the side panel 30 or the like. In this case, the top panel 40 may be disposed spaced from the front panel 20 and the cover panel 100 toward the rear.

[0341] At this time, the groove forming portion 210 may penetrate the opening portion 240 and be located in the opening portion 240. The insertion portion 230 of the top panel 40 may be located at the rear side of the groove forming portion 210. The rear end of the top panel 40 may be located further rearward than the rear panel 50.

[0342] After that, the top panel 40 located on the support surface 200 may slide forward. By the front movement of the top panel 40, the top panel 40 may move from the predetermined position P1 to the combined position P2.

[0343] The front end of the top panel 40 that slides to the coupling position P2, such as the front end curved portion 42 or the front protruding portion 43 of the top panel 40 mentioned above, can contact the cover panel 100, etc., and the rear end of the top panel 40 can be aligned with the rear panel 50 in the up and down direction.

[0344] During the sliding of the top panel 40, the insertion portion 230 provided in the second curved portion 47 of the top panel 40 can move forward and be inserted into the insertion groove 219 formed by the groove forming portion 210. The diameter enlarged portion 214 is disposed above at least a portion of the insertion portion 230 inserted into the insertion groove 219, thereby limiting the upward movement.

[0345] In addition, the downward movement can be restricted by the support relationship of the support surface 200, and the forward movement of the insertion part 230 can be restricted by the positional relationship between the groove protrusion 212 and the insertion part 230. That is, the forward movement and upward movement of the top panel 40 located at the combined position P2 can be restricted by the relationship between the insertion part 230 and the groove forming part 210.

[0346] On the other hand, a top panel 40 fixing member may be combined with the top panel 40 and the rear panel 50 at the combined position P2. At least a portion of the top panel 40 fixing member combined with the rear panel 50 is disposed adjacent to the rear of the top panel 40, thereby limiting the rearward movement of the top panel 40.

[0347] As a result, in one embodiment of the present invention, by only sliding the top panel 40 on the support surface 200 , it is possible to effectively prevent the top panel 40 from moving forward and upward, and, as will be described later, to restrict the top panel 40 from moving sideways.

[0348] Moreover, the top panel 40 can be fixed by simply combining the top panel 40 fixing member with the rear panel 50, thereby achieving a convenient and efficient connection relationship. It should be noted that in order to strengthen the fixing force of the top panel 40, additional fixing means such as the support surface 200 can also be provided.

[0349] On the other hand, refer to Fig.25 In one embodiment of the present invention, the insertion groove 219 extends along the periphery of the groove forming portion 210, and the insertion portion 230 is inserted into the insertion groove 219 and surrounds a portion including the rear side of the periphery of the groove forming portion 210, thereby limiting the lateral movement of the top panel 40.

[0350] Specifically, the insertion groove 219 formed by the groove forming portion 210 may be formed in a shape extending along at least a portion of the periphery of the groove forming portion 210. For example, the insertion groove 219 may be formed on the entire periphery of the groove forming portion 210.

[0351] However, the insertion groove 219 does not necessarily need to be formed on the entire periphery of the groove forming portion 210, and it is sufficient as long as it is formed to include at least the portion of the periphery of the groove forming portion 210 that faces the insertion portion 230. That is, when the top panel 40 slides forward and the insertion portion 230 is inserted into the insertion groove 219, the insertion groove 219 can be formed to include the rear side of the periphery of the groove forming portion 210.

[0352] The insertion portion 230 is formed to be inserted into the insertion groove 219 extending along the periphery of the groove forming portion 210 and surround at least a portion of the periphery of the groove forming portion 210, thereby restricting not only the front movement of the top panel 40 but also the lateral movement.

[0353] Specifically, the insertion portion 230 may be configured to protrude forward as it moves away from the center, based on the side direction of the box body 10 , so as to surround a portion of the periphery of the groove forming portion 210 .

[0354] The end of the insertion portion 230 toward the insertion groove 219 may have a shape corresponding to a portion of the periphery of the groove forming portion 210. For example, the insertion portion 230 may be formed to move toward the groove protrusion 212 of the groove forming portion 210 to surround a portion of the periphery of the groove protrusion 212.

[0355] exist Fig.25 In the embodiment, the groove forming portion 210 has a substantially circular cross section, and the inserting portion 230 may have a receiving groove 232 for receiving at least a portion of the groove forming portion 210. The receiving groove 232 may be formed concavely so that the center of the receiving groove 232 is away from the groove protrusion 212 based on the side direction of the box body 10.

[0356] That is, at least a portion of the end of the inserting portion 230 may have an arc shape corresponding to the peripheral shape of the groove forming portion 210 or the groove protruding portion 212. The receiving groove 232 is defined at the end of the inserting portion 230 and may constitute a portion of the open area of ​​the open portion 240.

[0357] In other words, the insertion part 230 may have a shape in which both ends of the side direction are more protruding forward than the center. Thus, when the insertion part 230 is inserted into the insertion groove 219 , a part of the groove protrusion 212 is received in the receiving groove 232 , and thus can be surrounded by the insertion part 230 .

[0358] That is, at least a portion of the insertion portion 230 is located in the lateral direction of at least a portion of the groove protrusion 212, so that the relative movement between the insertion portion 230 and the groove protrusion 212 can be limited based on the lateral direction. As a result, the lateral movement of the top panel 40 is limited, and the top panel 40 can be effectively fixed.

[0359] As described above, by using the insertion portion 230 whose center is set back from both side ends, a part of the groove protrusion 212 can be in contact with the insertion portion 230 in a substantially lateral direction. Thus, when the insertion portion 230 is completely inserted into the insertion groove 219, the lateral movement of the top panel 40 can be restricted by the structural interference between the insertion portion 230 and the groove forming portion 210.

[0360] In other words, such an insertion portion 230 and a groove forming portion 210 may have the following relationship: a groove protrusion 212 protruding upward may be provided on the support surface 200, the top panel 40 includes an insertion portion 230 located on the support surface 200 and facing the groove protrusion 212, the insertion portion 230 includes a receiving groove 232 for receiving at least a portion of the groove protrusion 212, the top panel 40 slides along a first direction parallel to the support surface 200 to receive at least a portion of the groove protrusion 212 in the receiving groove 232, thereby limiting movement in a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0361] As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the groove forming portion 210 provided on the support surface 200 can not only limit the upward movement of the top panel 40 but also limit the forward movement and the lateral movement.

[0362] In addition, the top panel 40 fixing member mentioned above also restricts the rearward movement of the top panel 40 , so that the top panel 40 can be stably fixed at the above-mentioned coupling position P2 .

[0363] In one embodiment of the present invention, even if a separate fixing means is not provided for each direction, the top panel 40 can be effectively restricted from moving in multiple directions by simply sliding the top panel 40 on the support surface 200 and utilizing the insertion relationship between the insertion portion 230 and the insertion groove 219 .

[0364] On the other hand, Fig.26 3 shows a handle portion 300 that protrudes rearward from the rear panel 50 and the top panel 40 and is combined with the rear panel 50 and the top panel 40 .

[0365] The handle portion 300 may be provided in a convex shape on the case 10. The handle portion 300 may be combined with the case 10. For example, the handle portion 300 may be combined with the rear panel 50 or the side panel 30 of the case 10.

[0366] The handle portion 300 has a shape protruding from the housing 10 and may perform various functions. For example, the handle portion 300 may correspond to an object that a user may grasp in the process of moving the laundry treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0367] On the other hand, Fig. 27 The figure shows a view from approximately the rear Fig.26 A three-dimensional view of the handle portion 300.

[0368] In one embodiment of the present invention, the handle 300 may be located at the rear of the box 10. That is, the handle 300 may be combined with the rear panel 50. It should be noted that it is not necessarily limited to this, and may also be combined with the side panel 30 as required.

[0369] The handle portion 300 may be arranged side by side with the top panel 40. That is, at least a portion of the handle portion 300 may have a height corresponding to the top panel 40, and may face the top panel 40 in a direction parallel to the ground.

[0370] In one embodiment of the present invention, the handle portion 300 is combined with the rear panel 50, so that a part of the handle portion 300 can be located at the rear side of the top panel 40. Thus, the handle portion 300 can face the top panel 40 forward and limit the rearward movement of the top panel 40.

[0371] In this case, the handle portion 300 may correspond to the aforementioned fixing member of the top panel 40 and may restrict the rearward movement of the top panel 40 behind the top panel 40. The handle portion 300 may be combined with the rear panel 50 and the top panel 40.

[0372] On the other hand, Fig.28 FIG. 3 shows a cross section of the handle portion 300 coupled to the box body 10. Fig.28 The handle portion 300 may be coupled to each of the rear panel 50 and the top panel 40 , and may be configured so that a portion thereof can be separated from the remaining portion.

[0373] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the handle portion 300 may include a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion may be detachably coupled to each other. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first portion may be defined as an upper portion 310 coupled to the top panel 40, and the second portion may be defined as a lower portion 350 coupled to the rear panel 50 or the side panel 30.

[0374] When the handle portion 300 is coupled to the box body 10 at the rear of the box body 10 , the upper portion 310 may be coupled to the rear end bent portion 49 of the top panel 40 , and the lower portion 350 may be coupled to the rear panel 50 .

[0375] The rear end bent portion 49 of the top panel 40 may extend downward from the rear side of the top surface portion 41 of the top panel 40. The rear end bent portion 49 may be formed by bending a portion of the top panel 40, or may be manufactured separately and connected to the top surface portion 41.

[0376] The handle 300 and the box body 10 can be combined in various ways. For example, the handle 300 can be combined with the box body 10 in various ways such as hook type, assembly type, bolt type and other combination components.

[0377] exist Fig.28 3 shows a case where the handle portion 300 is combined with the box body 10 using a combining member. For example, an embodiment of the present invention may include an upper part combining member 392 for combining the upper part 310 and the top panel 40, a lower part combining member 393 for combining the lower part 350 and the rear panel 50, and a handle combining member 391 for detachably combining the upper part 310 and the lower part 350.

[0378] Each connecting member may be a means having a way of penetrating and fastening an object, such as a bolt or a rivet, etc. In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper portion 310 and the rear end bent portion 49 of the top panel 40 may be connected, the lower portion 350 and the rear panel 50 may be connected, and the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 may be connected.

[0379] On the other hand, Fig.29 FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the handle portion 300 separated from the housing 10 . Fig.29 This corresponds to a three-dimensional view of the handle portion 300 viewed from the rear with the box body 10 as a reference.

[0380] Reference Fig.29 The upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 of the handle portion 300 may be combined with each other to form a handle. The upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 may each include a hole through which the aforementioned combining member passes.

[0381] The upper portion 310 may be placed and supported above the lower portion 350. A portion of the upper portion 310 may be inserted into the lower portion 350 to achieve coupling therebetween or guide the coupling position.

[0382] In addition, the handle portion 300 may include various recessed spaces to fasten various coupling members or for the user to grasp. In addition, the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 of the handle portion 300 may include a plurality of ribs for strengthening strength, respectively.

[0383] On the other hand, Fig.30 A rear view of the handle portion 300 is shown in FIG. Fig.30 A handle coupling member 391 for fastening the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 is schematically shown by a dotted line in FIG.

[0384] The handle combining member 391 may penetrate the upper portion 310 and be inserted into the lower portion 350. That is, the handle combining member 391 may penetrate the upper portion 310 and be fastened to the lower portion 350. When the handle combining member 391 is separated from the handle portion 300, the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 may be separated from each other.

[0385] On the other hand, Fig.31 3 shows a front view of the handle portion 300. The front side of the handle portion 300 may face the back side of the box body 10. That is, the front side of the handle portion 300 may face the rear end curved portion 49 of the top panel 40 and / or the rear panel 50.

[0386] The front surface of the handle portion 300 may be formed as a substantially flat surface to be combined with the top panel 40 and the rear panel 50, but Fig.31 As shown, a portion of the curved area may also be included as required.

[0387] On the other hand, Fig.31 2 shows holes formed in the upper part 310 and the lower part 350 respectively, through which the upper part coupling member 392 or the lower part coupling member 393 penetrates. The upper part coupling member 392 and the lower part coupling member 393 may penetrate the upper part 310 and the lower part 350 respectively and be fastened to the box body 10.

[0388] exist Fig.31 3 shows a guide portion and an additional protrusion 383 that guides the coupling position of each of the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 or supports rearward from the box body 10. The guide portion and the additional protrusion 383 will be described in detail later.

[0389] On the other hand, Fig.32 4 shows a situation in which the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 of the handle portion 300 coupled to the rear side of the box body 10 are separated from each other and the top panel 40 is separated from the rear panel 50 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0390] Below, refer to Fig.32 , illustrating the separation of the handle portion 300 and the separation of the top panel 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0391] First, as mentioned above, the laundry treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a handle 300 , which is configured to be combined with the housing 10 and can be grasped by a user. The handle 300 may include an upper portion 310 and a lower portion 350 .

[0392] The upper portion 310 may be protrudingly coupled to the top panel 40 , and the lower portion 350 may be located below the lower portion 350 and may be protrudingly coupled to other portions of the box body 10 except the top panel 40 .

[0393] The handle portion 300 may be combined with the box body 10 at the rear, side or front of the box body 10. When the handle portion 300 is arranged at the front of the box body 10, the lower portion 350 may be combined with the front panel 20 in a forward protruding manner, when the handle portion 300 is arranged at the side of the box body 10, the lower portion 350 may be combined with the first side panel 38 or the second side panel 39 in a side protruding manner, and when the handle portion 300 is arranged at the rear of the box body 10, the lower portion 350 may be combined with the rear panel 50 in a rear protruding manner.

[0394] That is, the lower portion 350 may be coupled to other portions of the housing 10 except the top panel 40 , and the upper portion 310 may be located above the lower portion 350 and coupled to the top panel 40 , and may be coupled to the lower portion 350 .

[0395] The handle 300 whose upper portion 310 is coupled to the top panel 40 may be located at the upper portion of the box body 10 . Thus, when the user wants to move the box body 10 , the user may lift the box body 10 by grasping the handle 300 .

[0396] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned various structures may be arranged inside the box 10, which may include a vibrating body such as a drum 60, a rotating body such as a driving part 70, and electrical components such as a control part.

[0397] In the laundry processing device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, during use, various components may become defective or damaged due to reduced durability or unexpected reasons, and even before the defects or damage occur, users and the like need to access the interior of the housing 10 for maintenance.

[0398] As described above, when access is desired to the interior of the housing 10 , it is necessary to separate the top panel 40 or the side panel 30 of the housing 10 or to separate two or more panels to expose the interior of the housing 10 .

[0399] On the other hand, the handle 300 is held by the user to receive the load of the box 10 , and the coupling force between the handle 300 and the box 10 is important. Therefore, the handle 300 can be coupled to two or more panels such as the top panel 40 and the rear panel 50 .

[0400] In addition, the handle 300 can be located at the upper part of the box 10 for the user to hold. For example, the handle 300 can be located at the upper part of the box 10 and form a connection with the top panel 40, and can also be combined with the rear panel 50 or the side panel 30 to strengthen the connection force.

[0401] When the top panel 40 is to be separated from the housing 10 for maintenance of the laundry processing device 1, the connection with the handle portion 300 may become a problem. For example, when the top panel 40 is to be separated from the housing 10, the handle portion 300 connected to the top panel 40 and other panels needs to be separated to separate the top panel 40.

[0402] However, completely separating the handle 300 from the box 10 in order to separate the top panel 40 may cause inconvenience in operation. For example, considering the user's satisfaction with the appearance and space utilization, the handle 300 may be arranged at the rear or side of the box 10. The user at the front of the box 10 may not be able to separate the handle 300 that is connected to the side panel 30 or the rear panel 50 at the upper part of the box 10.

[0403] Moreover, as mentioned above, the clothing processing device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention includes an additional processing device 90. In the structure in which the box body 10 is stacked above the additional processing device 90, since the height of the handle portion 300 from the ground is quite high, the convenience of separating the handle portion 300 may be more important.

[0404] Taking this into consideration, in one embodiment of the present invention, the handle portion 300 may include two parts, the upper portion 310 may be combined with the top panel 40, the lower portion 350 may be combined with the box body 10 other than the top panel 40, and the upper portion 310 may be detachably combined with the lower portion 350 above the lower portion 350.

[0405] Thus, in an embodiment of the present invention, if the upper portion 310 of the handle portion 300 located above the lower portion 350 is separated from the lower portion 350 , the upper portion 310 and the top panel 40 can be conveniently separated from other portions of the box body 10 together.

[0406] For example, the user can use the space above the box 10 to approach the handle 300, and by separating the upper portion 310 of the handle 300 from the lower portion 350 upward, the upper portion 310 and the top panel 40 can be separated from the box 10 together, thereby improving workability.

[0407] Moreover, in one embodiment of the present invention, the handle portion 300 is not only coupled to the top panel 40, but also coupled to other portions of the box body 10, thereby being able to fully ensure the fixing force for moving the box body 10, and the upper portion 310 separated from the lower portion 350 can also serve as a handle of the top panel 40 for disassembling the top panel 40, thereby being advantageous.

[0408] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower portion 350 may include a lower combining portion 372 combined with the upper portion 310, and the upper portion 310 may include an upper combining portion 332 located above the lower combining portion 372 and combined with the lower combining portion 372 downward.

[0409] The upper coupling part 332 of the upper part 310 and the lower coupling part 372 of the lower part 350 may be arranged facing each other and coupled. The upper coupling part 332 may be located above the lower coupling part 372. By separating the upper coupling part 332 located above the lower coupling part 372 from the lower coupling part 372, the upper part and the lower part 350 may be separated.

[0410] exist Fig.28 FIG. 3 shows a cross section of the upper joint portion 332 and the lower joint portion 372. Fig.29 The upper joint 332 is shown in FIG. Fig.32 The lower joint 372 is shown in FIG.

[0411] The upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 may form the handle portion 300 by combining the upper combining portion 332 and the lower combining portion 372 , and a user may separate the upper portion 310 upward from the lower portion 350 by separating the upper combining portion 332 and the lower combining portion 372 from each other.

[0412] On the other hand, the upper coupling portion 332 and the lower coupling portion 372 may be coupled in various ways, such as a hook type, an assembly type, a coupling member use method, etc. For example, an embodiment of the present invention may include a handle coupling member 391, which passes through the upper portion 310 downward and is detachably inserted into the lower portion 350.

[0413] The upper coupling part 332 and the lower coupling part 372 may be coupled to each other using a handle coupling member 391. The handle coupling member 391 may penetrate the upper coupling part 332 and be inserted into and fixed to the lower coupling part 372.

[0414] The user can release the connection between the upper part 310 and the lower part 350 by separating the handle coupling member 391 from the handle part 300. The handle coupling member 391 that can penetrate the upper coupling part 332 located above the lower coupling part 372 and be inserted into the lower coupling part 372 or penetrate the lower coupling part 372 can be separated upward from the handle part 300.

[0415] That is, the user can use the space above the top panel 40 of the box body 10 to approach the handle portion 300, and by separating the handle combining member 391 from the handle portion 300 upward, the operating efficiency can be improved, and the handle combining member 391 can be conveniently separated to release the connection between the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350.

[0416] Reference Fig.28 and Fig.30 , the handle coupling member 391 may be exposed upward at the upper portion 310. That is, the upper end of the handle coupling member 391 penetrating the upper coupling portion 332 of the upper portion 310 and coupled to the lower coupling portion 372 of the lower portion 350 may be exposed to the outside at the upper portion 310.

[0417] As described above, the handle coupling member 391 is a member that penetrates the upper portion 310 like a bolt, and may include a head exposed upward from the upper portion 310. The user can fasten or release the handle coupling member 391 to the handle portion 300 using the head.

[0418] In addition, considering the coupling direction of the handle coupling member 391, the upper end of the handle coupling member 391 may be exposed upward at the upper portion 310. For example, the head of the handle coupling member 391 may be exposed upward at the upper portion 310. The upper portion 310 may include an exposed surface that supports the head upward and is exposed upward.

[0419] Thus, a user approaching the handle portion 300 from above the housing 10 can conveniently approach the handle coupling member 391 exposed upward, and the handle coupling member 391 can be easily separated by the user approaching the handle portion 300 from above.

[0420] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower portion 350 can be combined with other portions of the box 10 except the top panel 40 to improve the bonding force between the handle portion 300 and the box 10, as described above, and can be combined with the rear panel 50 of the box 10.

[0421] That is, the lower portion 350 may be coupled to the rear panel 50 at the rear of the rear panel 50 , and the upper portion 310 may be coupled to the top panel 40 at the rear of the top panel 40 .

[0422] Thus, the handle portion 300 is located at the upper end side on the back surface of the case 10 , so that the user's accessibility can be improved, and the user approaching from above the case 10 can conveniently perform the coupling and separation processes.

[0423] On the other hand, the top panel 40 may include the aforementioned top surface portion 41 and a rear end curved portion 49. The upper portion 310 may be coupled to the rear end curved portion 49 at the rear of the top panel 40. A plurality of handle portions 300 may be provided as needed.

[0424] For example, two or more handles 300 may be provided, and any one of them may be disposed adjacent to the first side panel 38 , and the other one may be disposed adjacent to the second side panel 39 .

[0425] On the other hand, referring again to Fig.29 , illustrating the structures of the upper part 310 and the lower part 350. The upper part 310 may include an upper joint surface 330 and a top panel joint surface 320. The upper joint surface 330 may face the lower part 350 above the lower part 350 and be combined with the lower part 350.

[0426] The upper coupling surface 330 may form a surface substantially parallel to the ground, and may be supported on the lower portion 350. The upper coupling surface 330 may include the aforementioned upper coupling portion 332. That is, at least a portion of the upper coupling surface 330 is located above the lower coupling portion 372, and the handle coupling member 391 may be coupled to the upper coupling surface 330.

[0427] In addition, the exposed surface of the head of the support handle coupling member 391 may form at least a portion of the upper coupling surface 330. That is, at least a portion of the upper coupling surface 330 may be exposed upward.

[0428] The top panel coupling surface 320 may face the top panel 40 and be coupled to the top panel 40. The top panel coupling surface 320 may face the rear end bent portion 49 of the top panel 40 and be coupled to the rear end bent portion 49.

[0429] The top panel joint surface 320 may be formed in parallel with the rear end curved portion 49, and may be joined in surface contact with the rear end curved portion 49. The top panel joint surface 320 may be substantially perpendicular to the ground.

[0430] The top panel joint surface 320 and the upper joint surface 330 may be connected to each other. One end of the top panel joint surface 320 and the upper joint surface 330 facing each other may be connected. The top panel joint surface 320 and the upper joint surface 330 may be surfaces formed by bending or curving relative to each other.

[0431] Thus, a space can be defined between the top panel joint surface 320 and the upper joint surface 330. The top panel joint surface 320 can be exposed to the rear and the upper joint surface 330 can be exposed to the upper side by using the space. The upper end of the handle joint member 391, for example, the head of the handle joint member 391 can be located in the space.

[0432] The upper portion 310 may include a connection rib connecting the top panel joint surface 320 and the upper joint surface 330. The connection ribs may be provided in plural numbers and may be spaced apart from each other along the side direction of the box body 10.

[0433] The connecting ribs may be located in the space between the top panel joint surface 320 and the upper joint surface 330. Some of the plurality of connecting ribs may also form the side surface of the upper portion 310. The aforementioned upper joint portion 332 and the exposed surface where the head can be arranged may be located between any pair of connecting ribs.

[0434] On the other hand, the lower portion 350 may include a grip surface 360 ​​and a lower coupling portion 372. The grip surface 360 ​​is disposed at the lower end of the lower portion 350 and can be gripped by a user. The lower coupling portion 372 may protrude upward from the grip surface 360 ​​and be coupled to the upper portion 310.

[0435] Specifically, the gripping surface 360 ​​may be spaced downward from the upper coupling surface 330 of the upper portion 310. The gripping surface 360 ​​may be formed substantially parallel to the upper coupling surface 330. The gripping surface 360 ​​may be a portion where a user places fingers to grip in order to move the box 10.

[0436] The lower coupling portion 372 may protrude from the holding surface 360 ​​toward the upper portion 310. The lower coupling portion 372 may extend upward from the holding surface 360 ​​and support the upper coupling surface 330 of the upper portion 310.

[0437] A plurality of lower joints 372 may be provided. The lower joints 372 may be arranged at intervals along the lateral direction of the box body 10. The lower portion 350 may further include a side wall arranged at the outermost periphery based on the lateral direction.

[0438] The lower coupling part 372 may correspond to the side wall, or may be spaced apart from the side wall toward the inner side of the lower portion 350. That is, a space may be formed between the lower coupling part 372 and the side wall, and a space may be formed between the plurality of lower coupling parts 372.

[0439] In addition, the lower portion 350 may include a rear panel 50 coupling surface for coupling with the rear panel 50. The rear panel 50 coupling surface may be disposed substantially below the top panel coupling surface 320 of the upper portion 310. The rear panel 50 coupling surface and the top panel coupling surface 320 may be aligned with each other.

[0440] The joint surface of the rear panel 50 and the holding surface 360 ​​may have shapes bent to each other. For example, the joint surface of the rear panel 50 and the holding surface 360 ​​correspond to surfaces formed by bending to each other.

[0441] The aforementioned side wall and lower joint part 372 can be a means for connecting them by connecting with the holding surface 360 ​​and the rear panel 50 joint surface. That is, the lower joint part 372 and the side wall of the lower part 350 can connect the rear panel 50 joint surface and the holding surface 360 ​​to improve the structural rigidity of the lower part 350.

[0442] On the other hand, re-referencing Fig.30 The protruding parts 361 protruding downward and the recessed parts 362 recessed upward may be arranged alternately on the holding surface 360. The protruding parts 361 and the recessed parts 362 may be provided in plural numbers, respectively, and may be arranged alternately along the side direction of the box body 10.

[0443] The protrusion 361 may have a shape protruding downward from the holding surface 360, and the recessed portion 362 may have a shape recessed upward from the holding surface 360. The protrusion 361 and the recessed portion 362 may form a wave shape together.

[0444] In an embodiment of the present invention, the holding surface 360 ​​may provide an area for the user to grasp, and thus, a protrusion 361 and a depression 362 may be formed on the holding surface 360 ​​to facilitate the placement of the user's fingers.

[0445] On the other hand, the upper portion 310 may have a width D5 wider than the lower portion 350 and may be disposed above the upper portion 310. That is, based on the side direction of the housing 10, the width D5 of the upper portion 310 may be wider than the width D6 of the lower portion 350.

[0446] As described above, in the case where the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 are separated, in order to lift the top panel 40, the user may lift the upper portion 310 from the lower portion 350, in which case the upper portion 310 itself may function as a handle.

[0447] On the other hand, in relation to the lower portion 350 , the width D5 of the upper portion 310 may be wider than the width D6 of the lower portion 350 , so that the user can easily grip the upper portion 310 except for the lower portion 350 .

[0448] That is, based on the side direction of the box body 10 , at least one of the two ends of the upper part 310 can protrude to the outside of the lower part 350 , and such a protruding portion can provide the user with the convenience of grasping the upper part 310 to distinguish it from the lower part 350 .

[0449] On the other hand, Fig.33 3 shows the handle portion 300 separated from the box body 10 and the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 are separated. Fig.32 and Fig.33 In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper portion 310 may include an upper guide portion 321 protruding toward the top panel 40, and the top panel 40 may include an upper guide insertion portion 322, 230 into which the upper guide portion 321 is inserted.

[0450] Specifically, the upper guide portion 321 may be formed to protrude forward from the top panel coupling surface 320 or the upper coupling surface 330 of the upper portion 310. The upper guide portion 321 may be formed in a column or protrusion shape having various cross-sectional shapes.

[0451] For example, the upper guide portion 321 may protrude forward from the top panel joint surface 320 facing the rear end bent portion 49 of the top panel 40. The rear end bent portion 49 of the top panel 40 may include an upper guide inserting portion 322, 230 into which the upper guide portion 321 is inserted.

[0452] As the upper guide part 321 is inserted into the upper guide insertion part 322, 230, the upper part 310 and the top panel 40 can be combined, or the upper part 310 and the top panel 40 can be combined using the aforementioned upper part combining member 392 when the upper guide part 321 is inserted into the upper guide insertion part 322, 230.

[0453] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the handle portion 300 may include an upper portion coupling member 392 penetrating the upper portion 310 and inserted into the top panel 40 , and the upper portion 310 may be fixed to the top panel 40 using the upper portion coupling member 392 .

[0454] In the case of using the upper portion coupling member 392, the upper guide portion 321 can be a means for guiding the upper portion 310 to be coupled to the top panel 40. For example, as the upper guide portion 321 is inserted into the upper guide insertion portion 322, 230, the upper portion 310 can be temporarily fixed to the coupling position, and in this state, the upper portion coupling member 392 can penetrate the upper portion 310 and be fastened to the rear end curved portion 49, so that the upper portion 310 is coupled to the rear end curved portion 49.

[0455] On the other hand, a plurality of upper guides 321 may be provided. The number of upper guides 321 may be various, and the configuration thereof may also be variously determined. Fig.33 FIG. 4 shows a pair of upper guides 321 arranged to be spaced apart from each other along the side direction of the housing 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0456] The upper portion coupling member 392 may pass through the upper portion 310 between the plurality of upper guide portions 321 and be inserted into the top panel 40. For example, based on the side direction of the box body 10, the upper portion coupling member 392 may pass through the approximate center of the top panel coupling surface 320 and be coupled to the rear end curved portion 49 of the top panel 40, and upper guide portions 321 may be respectively disposed on both sides of the upper portion coupling member 392.

[0457] In one embodiment of the present invention, when using the upper part coupling member 392, the upper guide portion 321 of the upper guide insertion portion 322, 230 inserted into the rear end bending portion 49 can be used to effectively guide the coupling position of the upper part 310, and even if only one upper part coupling member 392 is used, accidental rotation of the upper part 310 can be effectively prevented.

[0458] On the other hand, the lower portion 350 may include a lower guide portion 381 protruding toward the other panels in the box body 10 except the top panel 40, and the other panels in the box body 10 except the top panel 40 may include a lower guide insertion portion 382, ​​230 into which the lower guide portion 381 is inserted.

[0459] The lower guide portion 381 may protrude forward from the lower portion 350. Unless otherwise specified, the shape and other features of the lower guide portion 381 may be the same as those of the upper guide portion 321 described above.

[0460] The lower guide portion 381 may protrude forward from the holding surface 360 ​​of the lower portion 350 or the coupling surface of the rear panel 50. Fig.33 FIG. 4 shows a lower guide portion 381 protruding forward from the rear panel 50 in conjunction with a surface according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0461] The lower guide insertion portion 382, ​​230 may be provided on the rear panel 50. The lower guide portion 381 may be inserted into the lower guide insertion portion 382, ​​230. For example, the lower guide portion 381 may be inserted through the lower guide insertion portion 382, ​​230.

[0462] As the lower guide part 381 is inserted into the lower guide insertion part 382, ​​230, the lower part 350 and the rear panel 50 can be combined, or the lower part 350 and the rear panel 50 can be combined using the aforementioned lower part combining member 393 when the lower guide part 381 is inserted into the lower guide insertion part 382, ​​230.

[0463] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the handle portion 300 may include a lower portion coupling member 393 that penetrates the lower portion 350 and is inserted into the rear panel 50 , and the lower portion 350 may be fixed to the rear panel 50 using the lower portion coupling member 393 .

[0464] In the case of using the lower part coupling member 393, the lower guide portion 381 may serve as a means for guiding the lower part 350 to be coupled to the rear panel 50. For example, as the lower guide portion 381 is inserted into the lower guide insertion portion 382, ​​230, the lower part 350 may be temporarily fixed to the coupling position, and in this state, the lower part coupling member 393 may penetrate the lower part 350 and be fastened to the rear panel 50, so that the lower part 350 is coupled to the rear panel 50.

[0465] On the other hand, Fig.34 3 shows the lower portion 350 as viewed from above, and shows the additional protrusion 383 provided on the lower portion 350.

[0466] Reference Fig.34 The lower portion 350 may include an additional protrusion 383 protruding in parallel with the lower guide portion 381. The additional protrusion 383 may not be inserted into the other panels of the box body 10 except the top panel 40.

[0467] That is, the additional protrusion 383 may not penetrate the aforementioned rear panel 50 or may not form a connection relationship. The protruding end of the additional protrusion 383 may only support the rear panel 50 forward.

[0468] For example, the additional protrusion 383 may protrude from the lower portion 350 in parallel with the lower guide portion 381, and the protrusion length may be shorter than the lower guide portion 381. Thus, when the lower portion 350 is disposed adjacent to the rear of the rear panel 50, the lower guide portion 381 may penetrate the rear panel 50 through the lower guide insertion portion 382, ​​230, but the additional protrusion 383 does not penetrate the rear panel 50 and may be located behind the rear panel 50.

[0469] The additional protrusion 383 can be a means to strengthen the support force of the rear panel 50 on the joint surface of the rear panel 50. The additional protrusion 383 can be formed in various ways. For example, the additional protrusion 383 can be combined with the lower part 350 after being manufactured separately from the lower part 350, or can be formed together when the lower part 350 is manufactured.

[0470] For example, the lower part 350 can be manufactured by injecting molding liquid into an injection mold having a space corresponding to the shape of the lower part 350 and hardening it, so that the additional protrusion 383 can be formed at a position of the injection mold corresponding to the gate for injecting molding liquid by utilizing the existence of the gate.

[0471] By forming the additional protrusion 383 at a position corresponding to the gate into which the injection liquid is injected, the lower portion 350 can effectively increase the number of gates to effectively improve the injection molding quality.

[0472] On the other hand, the handle portion 300 may include a lower portion coupling member 393 that penetrates the lower portion 350 between the lower guide portion 381 and the additional protrusion 383 and is inserted into other panels of the box body 10 except the top panel 40 .

[0473] The lower guide portion 381 and the additional protrusion 383 may be arranged in various ways. Fig.34 FIG. 4 shows a state in which the lower guide portion 381 and the additional protrusion 383 are arranged apart from each other along the side direction of the housing 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0474] The lower portion coupling member 393 may penetrate the lower portion 350 between the lower guide portion 381 and the additional protrusion 383 and be inserted into the rear panel 50. For example, based on the side direction of the box body 10, the lower portion coupling member 393 penetrates the approximate center of the coupling surface of the rear panel 50 and is coupled to the rear panel 50, and the lower guide portion 381 or the additional protrusion 383 may be respectively arranged on both sides of the lower portion coupling member 393.

[0475] In one embodiment of the present invention, when using the lower part combining member 393, the lower guide portion 381 of the lower guide insertion portion 382, ​​230 inserted into the rear panel 50 can be used to effectively guide the combining position of the lower part 350, and even if one lower part combining member 393 is used, accidental rotation of the lower part 350 can be effectively prevented.

[0476] On the other hand, re-referencing Figure 27 to Figure 29In one embodiment of the present invention, the handle portion 300 may include a holding space 302 that is recessed from a side opposite to the box body 10 toward the box body 10 .

[0477] Specifically, the handle portion 300 may have a holding space 302 formed therein. The holding space 302 may be open to the rear. The holding space 302 may be formed between the side wall of the aforementioned lower portion 350 and the rear protrusion and between the plurality of rear protrusions.

[0478] When the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 of the handle 300 are connected, the user can lift at least a portion of the box 10 by holding the holding surface 360 ​​of the handle 300 , that is, the bottom surface of the handle 300 , with fingers.

[0479] However, as described above, when the user wants to separate the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 and then lift the top panel 40 , the user can distinguish the lower portion 350 to lift only the upper portion 310 . At this time, the user can insert a finger into the holding space 302 to lift the upper portion 310 .

[0480] That is, the handle portion 300 may include a holding space 302 capable of accommodating the user's fingers to ensure ease of holding by the user when separating the upper portion 310 from the lower portion 350. In addition, the holding space 302 may correspond to a space for allowing the aforementioned lower portion coupling member 393 to approach the rear panel 50 coupling surface of the lower portion 350 to penetrate the rear panel 50 coupling surface.

[0481] The holding space 302 is formed to be open upward at the lower portion 350 , and the upper portion 310 may be combined with the lower portion 350 to shield the holding space 302 from above.

[0482] Specifically, the holding space 302 may be formed in the lower portion 350. The lower joint portion 372 and / or the sidewalls of the lower portion 350 may be disposed on both sides of the holding space 302, the holding surface 360 ​​may be disposed below, and the upper joint surface 330 of the upper portion 310 may be disposed above. The holding space 302 may be open to the rear.

[0483] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the holding space 302 of the handle portion 300 can be defined by the upper coupling surface 330 of the upper portion 310, the side wall and / or the lower guide portion 381 of the lower portion 350, the holding surface 360 ​​and the coupling surface of the rear panel 50, and is open to the rear so that the user's fingers or the lower portion coupling member 393 can be inserted from the rear.

[0484] Based on the lower part 350, the holding space 302 can be formed between a plurality of lower joints 372 or between the side wall and the lower joint 372, a rear panel 50 joint surface can be arranged in the front, a holding surface 360 ​​can be arranged in the bottom, and the holding space 302 can be opened to the rear and the top. The open top surface of the holding space 302 can be shielded by the upper joint surface 330 of the upper part 310 arranged on the lower part 350.

[0485] On the other hand, the holding spaces 302 may be provided in plurality, and the lower connecting portion 372 may be disposed between the plurality of holding spaces 302. That is, the lower connecting portion 372 may protrude upward from the holding surface 360 ​​and partition the plurality of holding spaces 302.

[0486] On the other hand, Fig.29 and Fig.30 The fastening guide 340 accommodated in the lower part 350 is shown in FIG. Fig.33 3 shows the fastening guide 340 of the upper portion 310 separated from the lower portion 350 .

[0487] The fastening guide 340 may protrude downward from the upper portion 310 and be received in the lower portion 350. In the process of combining the upper portion 310 with the lower portion 350, the fastening guide 340 may guide the positions of the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350.

[0488] The fastening guides 340 may be provided in plurality, and the number of the fastening guides 340 may be varied. The upper coupling portion 332 of the upper portion 310 may be disposed between the plurality of fastening guides 340 .

[0489] Thus, during the process of placing the upper part 310 above the lower part 350, the fastening guide part 340 can guide the coupling position, and the upper coupling part 332 defined between the plurality of fastening guide parts 340 can be effectively guided to the coupling position above the lower coupling part 372.

[0490] The fastening guide 340 may be accommodated in the holding space 302 . That is, as described above, the holding space 302 may be formed to be open upward at the lower portion 350 , and the open top surface of the holding space 302 may be covered by the upper coupling surface 330 of the upper portion 310 .

[0491] The fastening guide 340 may extend downward from the upper coupling surface 330 . That is, the fastening guide 340 may protrude downward from a portion of the upper coupling surface 330 disposed above the holding space 302 and be inserted into the holding space 302 .

[0492] On the other hand, Fig.30 FIG. 3 shows a state where the fastening guide 340 inserted into the holding space 302 is viewed from the rear. Fig.30 , a width D7 of the holding space 302 may be wider than a width D8 of the fastening guide portion 340 .

[0493] The holding space 302 may correspond to the insertion space of the fastening guide 340 and, as described above, may be a space for accommodating the user's fingers. Thus, based on the side direction of the box 10, the holding space 302 may have a width that ensures sufficient space for accommodating fingers.

[0494] Moreover, the entire handle 300 may be a means for the user to hold, and therefore it is necessary to ensure a sufficient width for the user to grasp. Therefore, the width D7 of the holding space 302 may be determined in consideration of the width of the entire handle 300 .

[0495] Therefore, the width D7 of the holding space 302 may be determined to be greater than the width D8 of the fastening guide 340 inserted into the holding space 302 .

[0496] On the other hand, the lower portion 350 may include a holding inner surface 304, which has a wider width than the fastening guide portion 340 and defines a surface of the holding space 302. The holding inner surface 304 is located in front of the holding space 302 and may constitute a portion of the inner side surface defining the holding space 302. The holding inner surface 304 may correspond to a portion of the aforementioned joint surface of the rear panel 50.

[0497] The holding inner surface 304 may be provided with an inner protrusion 306 , which extends parallel to the fastening guide portion 340 and is disposed adjacent to the fastening guide portion 340 to guide the position of the fastening guide portion 340 .

[0498] The inner protrusion 306 may protrude rearward from the holding inner surface 304 and may have a rib shape extending in the up-down direction to be parallel to the fastening guide 340. The inner protrusion 306 may be arranged in contact with or adjacent to one side of the fastening guide 340 arranged adjacent to the fastening guide 340.

[0499] For example, the inner protrusion 306 may extend in the up-down direction and may be disposed adjacent to any one of the two sides of the fastening guide 340 based on the lateral direction of the housing 10. That is, the inner protrusion 306 may limit the lateral movement of the fastening guide 340 to guide the coupling position of the upper portion 310.

[0500] As described above, the holding space 302 may have a width D7 wider than the fastening guide 340 for various reasons, but the inner protrusion 306 may be arranged adjacent to the fastening guide 340 in the lateral direction so as to be able to fully limit the lateral position of the fastening guide 340 within the holding space 302 .

[0501] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower portion 350 may include a plurality of holding spaces 302, and the plurality of holding spaces 302 may have different widths from each other. For example, the holding space 302 into which the fastening guide 340 is inserted may have a width wider than that of the fastening guide 340, and the holding space 302 into which the fastening guide 340 is not inserted may also have a width less than that of the fastening guide 340.

[0502] Reference Fig.30 , showing a plurality of holding spaces 302 having different widths. In one embodiment of the present invention, the side wall of the lower portion 350 and the lower joint portion 372 may be defined together as a partition wall, and the plurality of holding spaces 302 separated from each other by the partition wall may have different widths.

[0503] exist Fig.30 The figure shows a situation in which the lower partial coupling member 393 is inserted from the rear into the holding space 302 formed between a pair of lower coupling parts 372, the fastening guide part 340 is inserted from the top into the holding space 302 formed between the lower coupling part 372 and the side wall, and the holding space 302 into which the fastening guide part 340 is inserted has a wider width than the holding space 302 into which the lower partial coupling member 393 is inserted.

[0504] The inner protrusion 306 may also be provided only in the holding space 302 inserted into the fastening guide 340. However, in an embodiment of the present invention, the width D7 of the holding space 302 may be varied, and the objects inserted into the holding space 302 may also be varied.

[0505] On the other hand, as mentioned above, an embodiment of the present invention may include an additional processing device 90. The additional processing device 90 may include: an additional box 95 disposed below the box 10 and supporting the box 10; and an additional drum 99 disposed inside the additional box 95 and accommodating clothes.

[0506] As described above, considering the height from the ground, the user's accessibility to the handle portion 300 and the top panel 40 of the box 10 arranged above the additional processing device 90 is reduced, so it becomes important to conveniently separate the top panel 40 by effectively separating the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 as in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0507] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the handle coupling member 391 passes through the upper portion 310 downward and is detachably inserted into the lower portion 350 , thereby effectively realizing the vertical coupling relationship and separation relationship between the upper portion 310 and the lower portion 350 .

[0508] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention without departing from the technical concept of the present invention as provided in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, wherein: include: Box; as well as A drum, disposed inside the box and accommodating clothes; The box body comprises: A front panel forming the front side of the box; and A top panel, forming the top surface of the box body; The top panel includes a top surface portion defining the top surface; The top surface portion of the top panel is arranged at a position higher than an upper end of the front panel.

2. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The box body also includes side panels forming sides of the box body; The top surface portion is arranged at a higher position than the side panels.

3. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The upper end of the front panel is arranged at a higher position than the upper ends of the side panels and is located in front of the top panel.

4. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The top panel includes side end curved portions extending downward from both side ends of the top surface portion; The side end bent portion is supported on the side panel.

5. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The front panel comprises: A front portion, forming the front side of the box; and An upper curved portion extending rearward from an upper end of the front portion; The top surface portion of the top panel is located above the upper end curved portion.

6. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: The box body further includes a cover panel, which is arranged on the upper end curved portion and covers at least a portion of the upper end curved portion; The top surface portion is aligned with the cover panel.

7. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The top panel includes a front end curved portion extending downward from the front end of the top surface portion; The upper end curved portion and the cover panel are arranged in front of the front end curved portion.

8. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The top panel includes a top panel space defined below the top surface portion; The upper end of the front panel is arranged in front of the top panel space.

9. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: The top panel includes a plurality of curved portions extending downward from the top surface portion; The top panel space is surrounded by a plurality of the curved portions and is open downward.

10. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: The box body also includes a cover panel arranged above the front panel; A portion of the cover panel protrudes rearward and is inserted into the top panel space.

11. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The box body also includes a support surface located below the top panel and supporting the top panel; The side end bent portions of the top plate, which extend downward from both side ends of the top surface portion, are arranged above the support surface.

12. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: The side end bending portion comprises: A first curved portion extending downward from the top surface portion; and a second curved portion extending from the first curved portion toward the inner side of the box body; The second curved portion is supported by the supporting surface.

13. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: The box body further includes a groove forming portion, which is disposed on the support surface and forms an insertion groove that is open in a direction parallel to the support surface; A portion of the top panel slides on the support surface in a direction parallel to the support surface and is inserted into the insertion groove, so that upward movement of the top panel is restricted.

14. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 13, wherein: The box body also includes side panels respectively arranged on both sides of the side direction; The side panel includes a side portion forming a side surface of the box body; The supporting surface extends from the upper end of the side surface portion toward the interior of the box body.

15. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 13, wherein: The groove forming portion includes: a groove protrusion protruding upward from the support surface; and an enlarged diameter portion, located above the groove protrusion portion, and having a larger diameter than the groove protrusion portion; The insertion groove is formed between the expanded diameter portion and the support surface.

16. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 13, wherein: The top panel includes an insertion portion inserted into the insertion groove, and the top panel is located on the support surface and slides from a predetermined position to a combined position; When the top panel slides from the predetermined position to the coupling position, the insertion portion is inserted into the insertion groove.

17. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 16, wherein: The top panel comprises: A top surface portion, forming the top surface of the box body; A first curved portion extending downward from the top surface portion; and a second curved portion extending from the first curved portion toward the interior of the box body in parallel with the supporting surface; The second curved portion includes the insertion portion and is supported by the support surface.

18. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 16, wherein: The second curved portion includes an open portion extending in a sliding direction of the top panel, and the groove forming portion is located inside the open portion; At the predetermined position, the width of the portion of the open portion where the groove forming portion is located is greater than or equal to the maximum diameter of the groove forming portion; At the coupling position, a width of a portion of the open portion where the groove forming portion is located is smaller than the maximum diameter of the groove forming portion.

19. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 16, wherein: A rear panel is arranged on the back of the box; The laundry processing device further includes a top panel fixing member, the top panel fixing member being coupled to the rear panel and being located behind the top panel when the insertion portion is inserted into the insertion groove; The rearward movement of the top panel is restricted by the top panel fixing member.

20. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 18, wherein: The insert portion includes a receiving groove that receives at least a portion of the groove protrusion; The top panel slides along a first direction parallel to the support surface so that at least a portion of the groove protrusion is accommodated in the accommodation groove; The groove protrusion is received in the receiving groove, so that movement of the groove protrusion in a second direction intersecting the first direction is restricted.

21. A clothes processing device, wherein: include: Box; A drum, disposed inside the box and accommodating clothes; as well as The additional processing device comprises an additional box and an additional drum, wherein the additional box supports the box below the box, and the additional drum is arranged inside the additional box and accommodates the clothes; The box body comprises: A front panel, forming a front face of the box above the additional box; and A top panel, forming the top surface of the box body; The top panel includes a top surface portion defining the top surface; The top surface portion is arranged at a position higher than an upper end of the front panel.

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